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Innovation Partnerships Manager
Innovation Partnerships ManagerUniversity of Colorado • Aurora, CO, US
Innovation Partnerships Manager

Innovation Partnerships Manager

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Innovation Partnerships Manager

University : University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department : CU Innovations

Job Title : Innovation Partnerships Manager

Position # : 37842

Description

CU Innovations seeks a highly motivated and versatile Innovation Partnerships Manager to support its efforts to advance healthcare discoveries through industry and inter-institutional partnerships, including data partnerships, biobanking, and co-development opportunities. This role serves as a central connector, partnering with faculty, industry collaborators, internal leadership, and external stakeholders to support the execution of key programs and initiatives and to coordinate large-scale partnerships and translational research collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support leadership in aligning cross-campus stakeholders around shared goals and program priorities.
  • Act as an execution partner for high-value data partnerships and other strategic collaborations.
  • Collaborate with business development and licensing teams to ensure alignment between contractual terms, deliverables, and scientific objectives.
  • Help support research efforts by providing industry trend perspectives, partner priorities, and competitive landscapes across biobanking, clinical data, and multimodal datasets.
  • Support strategy development for partnerships by synthesizing insights from scientific, business, and regulatory perspectives.
  • Engage key potential partners to expand and deepen relationships with industry partners.
  • Work in a hybrid schedule (3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings).

Work Location

Hybrid

Why Join Us

Benefits include medical, dental, disability, life, vision, retirement, paid time off, vacation, sick leave, holidays, tuition benefit, and reduced-rate public transit.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, or engineering).
  • 4–6 years of experience in biobanking, healthcare consulting, data commercialization, or business market research relevant to the role.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD or advanced degree in a related scientific or engineering field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience.
  • Experience in healthcare or management consulting, investment banking, or commercial roles at biopharmaceuticals or CDMOs.
  • Knowledge of and experience in pharmaceutical, cell and gene therapy, biobanking, healthcare data, and healthcare technology development.
  • Experience implementing strategic plans in pharma, biotech, diagnostics, or medical devices.
  • Experience with biospecimens, multimodal data, or translational research programs.
  • Prior involvement in industry-sponsored partnerships with biopharma, diagnostics, or healthcare technology companies.

    • Competencies

  • Ability to work independently as a self-starter and collaborate within a team.
  • Creative, with excellent written and oral communication, strong financial analysis, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to present to senior leadership internally and externally.
  • Relevant business knowledge in strategic, financial, marketing, and market research areas (preferred).

    • How to Apply

    Screening of applications begins 10 / 17 / 25. Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified. For full consideration, submit a letter of interest, resume / CV, and three to five references. Questions : Lindley Pagels, lindley.pagels@cuanschutz.edu

    Additional Information

    Anticipated pay range : $83,083 – $120,000. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks and vaccination policies may apply. This position is Hybrid with a schedule supporting on-campus presence as needed.

    To apply

    Visit : https : / / cu.taleo.net / careersection / 2 / jobdetail.ftl?job=37842&lang=en

    Posting contact : Lindley Pagels, lindley.pagels@cuanschutz.edu

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