Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships, Perelman School of Medicine

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships, Perelman School of Medicine Job Profile Title Director D, Business and Finance, Innovation Job Description Summary The Executive Director (ED) for Corporate Partnerships for the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) will be the School's go-to person to help faculty build relationships with external research partners and funders (e.g., industry, government, venture capital firms) and proactively identify, cultivate, and pursue promising opportunities that align with PSOM priorities. The ED for PSOM will strengthen the interactions between PSOM and major corporations in all four phases of technology commercialization - research, development, demonstration (inclusive of clinical trials), and deployment. By facilitating strategic partnerships with selected corporations, PSOM's vast research capabilities can be leveraged by partners to create, enhance and further develop new technologies towards FDA approval and business opportunities. Through a deep and comprehensive understanding of PSOM faculty's research programs and our expertise translating Penn discoveries to approved products combined with an ability to navigate partners with similar interests, the ED will accelerate the business development strategies of the Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) and the Office of Clinical Research (OCR), as well as the corporate relations vision of the Dean of the Perelman School of Medicine. The ED will work with PSOM faculty, researchers, trainees, and administration as well as executives from industry to advance these mutual research interests and to foster new relationships with corporations, non-profits, investors and government agencies. The ED will have dual reporting to PCI's Managing Director and to PSOM's Senior Vice Dean and Chief Scientific Officer. Job Description Principal Responsibilities Work with PCI and PSOM leadership to d efine and implement a strategic outreach plan for PSOM that aligns with industry / external priorities Create and maintain a prioritized list of target companies and agencies ; identify key decision maker s and understand their priorities Develop long-term relationships with external decision makers and identify areas where PSOM's portfolio can support companies' /agencies' short- and long-term strategic goals Develop relationships with VC firms and other investors to identify and cultivate spinout opportunities and explore new funding models Conduct scientific and commercial due diligence to evaluate partnership, licensing, and investment opportunities Represent PSOM in external meetings, industry conferences, and strategic forums ; i dentify relevant high -p rofile external events (e.g., JP Morgan Healthcare Conference) where PSOM presence is important Serve as the primary support system for PSOM researchers and leadership pursuing PSOM-industry partnerships , from initial contact through follow-up and relationship-building Help faculty prepare for partner meetings, (e.g., corporate visits, conferences, responding to inbound inquiries) by, for example, providing slide templates, coaching, and honing the ' pitch ' to ensure the right message Prepare university leadership f o r their engage ment with potential partners on PSOM research, e.g., by providing executive summaries and partner-ready pitches Once a connection has been made by PSOM faculty or university leadership, t ake ownership to ensure there is disciplined follow-up, clear next steps, and sustained momentum (e.g., follow up, shape the opportunity, and help move it forward ) Bui

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