Entrepreneur in Residence
Innovation Institute - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002704)
The New Ventures group within the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (OIE), is seeking a qualified (Working Title). This position will work with faculty, staff, and student entrepreneurs to evaluate and develop technology for commercialization. Job duties will include, but not be limited to:
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Supports the creation of inventions and intellectual properties for marketability and commercialization. Creates detailed reports using analytic research and data-driven suggestions.
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Facilitates commercialization strategies for inventions and intellectual properties to include assistance in identifying management teams; early-stage investors, participating in company formation decisions, assistance in implementing spin-off strategies, and following up and monitoring licensee performance.
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Collaborates and effectively works with faculty, staff, and student entrepreneurs, regional economic development organizations, early-stage venture capitalists, companies, and others to advance innovations.
Preferred qualifications include:
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An advanced degree in molecular biology, pharmacology, genetic/genomics, or equivalent industry experience.
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Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry i.e. business development, technology evaluation, development program selection.
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Direct experience in working with entrepreneurs who are developing buisnesses. Experience in writing business development plans, investor presentations and SBIR/STTR grant applications.
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Exposure to academic technology transfer office operations, and policies.
The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship inspires, educates and enables others to make an impact on society, improve the regional economy and transform their own careers. The office is composed of four units: The Innovation Institute, the Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships, the Big Idea Center for student innovation, and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. For more information, please visit the website at: innovation.pitt.edu.
Job Summary
Collaborates with internal and external entrepreneurs and organizations to advance innovations toward realignment. Evaluates inventions and intellectual properties and maintains reports, databases, and records. Develops and executes commercialization strategies and seeks out inventions, innovations, and intellectual properties.
Essential Functions
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Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders
Physical Effort
Position is mostly sedentary but may require travel on campus to attend meetings and events.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Entrepreneur Program Leader
Job Sub-Family
Intellectual Properties
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required
2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
To be determined based on qualifications
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
