Innovation Portfolio Manager

About Drexel

Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

Job Summary

Drexel Applied Innovation's mission is to expand the impact of Drexel research through comprehensive technology transfer services. The unit consists of three pillars, IP & Agreements, Industry Engagement and Entrepreneurial Development and is part of Drexel's Office of Research & Innovation. This position is within the Industry Engagement pillar of Drexel Applied Innovation.

As a member of the Industry Engagement pillar, the Innovation Portfolio Manager will:

• Identify and cultivate relationships with industry to create translational research and commercialization opportunities for Drexel Applied Innovation assets and their inventors.
• Develop excellent working relationships with the members of the Drexel research community.
• Work closely with an external partner to create industry leads for Drexel Applied Innovation.

Essential Functions

Relationship Building and Customer Service:

• Connect and collaborate with faculty, professional and administrative staff, outside service providers, companies, investors, and entrepreneurs.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with industry to create translational research and commercialization opportunities for Drexel Applied Innovation assets and their inventors. Desired outcomes include but not limited to: industry letter of support for future research, IP licensing discussions, sponsored and joint research discussions and other strategic research-driven collaborations and partnerships.

Education and training:

• As a member of Drexel Applied Innovation, educate the Drexel community about Drexel Applied Innovation services and promote the culture of innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or above from accredited institutions of higher education.
• Demonstrated track record of business development in a technical or scientific business environment or closely related skills and accomplishments.
• Demonstrated interest in cutting edge science and commercialization of scientific research.
• Attention to detail and exceptional ability to manage multiple, concurrent work streams.
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills
• Exceptional facilitation and coordination skills for business development
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Independent self-starter and strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of success in a similar position at a Carnegie R1 or R2 designated research institution

Location

Remote/Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of N. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Oct 6 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Nov 6 2021 Eastern Daylight Time