Job Description
Commercialization Program Director
Med-Orthopedic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006375)
In lieu of educational requirements, additional years of relevant experience may be considered, as per University guidelines.
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year’s Day). Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.
Oversees and leads commercialization program of planned outreach. Works with faculty throughout invention life cycle and accounts for all aspects of a commercialization package. Leads a team that coordinates across stakeholders to ensure adherence to scope, timeline, and launch plan execution. Develops policies and procedures, prepares and maintains budgets, and performs other leadership duties as a member of the leadership team.
Essential Functions
Drive commercialization, IP licensing, and tech transfer for musculoskeletal research to translate discoveries into startups, products, and services using market validation and business planning. Provide expertise in venture capital, startup development, financial forecasting, and due diligence to secure funding via industry sponsors and strategic partnerships. Cultivate internal and external relationships across Tech Management, the Innovation Institute, investors, and healthcare organizations while representing the Department/BMRC in professional forums. Coordinate clinical trials and optimize operations across all Orthopaedic Surgery subspecialties—including Spine, Trauma, Hand, Joint, Foot, and Oncology divisions—to cut redundancies and boost productivity. Design educational programming and mentor innovators like faculty, trainees, staff, and students on university resource pathways. Advise leadership on strategy, resource allocation, and growth goals while tracking outcomes using custom metrics and serving on ecosystem committees.
Physical Effort
- Ability to work in a standard office environment.
- Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences, and partner engagements.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Commercialization Program Director
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Intellectual Properties
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Reqs: BS in business/health/STEM + 7 yrs progressive exp in innovation mgmt, tech transfer, venture dev, or industry partnerships. Proven track record in market analysis, business planning, project mgmt, and partner relations. Strong communication skills. Pref: MBA/MHA/MS. Exp in academic med centers, VC, or startups. Knowledge of IP, licensing, clinical trials, or digital health/med devices. Proven success securing funding and driving strategic healthcare partnerships.
Work Schedule: M-F 8-4
Work Arrangement: Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: Yes
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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