Director of Healthcare Entrepreneurship

5 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Director of Healthcare Entrepreneurship will lead the development and delivery of programs and initiatives that educate Penn students in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial approaches, preparing them to take leadership roles in healthcare. This role is critical to Venture Lab's mission of expanding access to healthcare entrepreneurial and innovation resources to the wider Penn student community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the strategic vision and goals of the healthcare entrepreneurship portfolio in alignment with Venture Lab's overall strategy.
  • Administer the new healthcare vertical and build the community among students, faculty, researchers, and other University schools and centers.
  • Manage the planning and implementation of co-curricular workshops, activities, events, learning materials, and alumni connections to Penn students as they explore, found, or fund ideas in healthcare entrepreneurship.
  • Collaborate with Venture Lab team members to deliver learning grants, awards, and prizes to Penn students through existing and new funding channels.
  • Assist with the development, funding, and execution of new healthcare entrepreneurship classes and research projects.
  • Lead data collection, performance evaluation, and reporting of the portfolio's successes annually.

Requirements:

  • Master's Degree is required, with a preference for MBA, MD, or nursing degrees and either graduate or undergraduate healthcare or life sciences coursework.
  • 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in the healthcare entrepreneurship and innovation space and/or higher education is required.
  • Demonstrated track record of leadership ability, innovative thinking, and strong project and program management is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact comfortably and build and cultivate strong relationships with various constituent groups, senior leadership, students, alumni, and donors.

Working Conditions:

This position is located in Philadelphia and requires in-person work. After successfully completing the introductory period, this position is hybrid eligible, with some weeks requiring more in-person work as needed.

Benefits:

  • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition
  • Retirement
  • Time Away from Work
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources
  • Professional and Personal Development
  • University Resources
  • Discounts and Special Services
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Penn Home Ownership Services
  • Adoption Assistance


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