Program Manager III

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Job Title
Program Manager III - License Compliance

Location
Cleveland

Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department
Innovations-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code
T31030

Shift
Days

Schedule
8:00am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

The Cleveland Clinic's Research and Innovation and Education Institute is a core component of the institution's mission, focused on advancing medical knowledge and patient care through research, education, and translating scientific discoveries into practical applications. This institute includes various centers and programs such as the Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Innovations, and the Education Institute, all working together to improve healthcare outcomes. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career.

The Program Manager III, License Compliance is responsible for overseeing and managing the institution's compliance activities related to intellectual property and technology licensing agreements. This position ensures that all licensees adhere to the financial, performance, and reporting obligations defined in their contracts, safeguarding the institution's interests while maintaining positive relationships with commercial partners. The Program Manager provides oversight of royalty reporting and payment verification, coordinates compliance audits, and supports enforcement of contractual obligations when necessary.

Working closely with licensing, legal, and finance teams, the Program Manager III serves as a subject-matter expert in interpreting complex license terms and translating them into effective compliance monitoring practices. The role requires a high degree of independence, judgment, and analytical skill to identify potential risks, recommend solutions, and contribute to policy and process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and transparency within the technology transfer program.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This is a hybrid position, with three days on-site and two days remote per week.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Develop, implement, manage, and maintain operational systems and activities.
• Serve as a liaison with all levels of the organization and outside the community.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects with competing deadlines.
• Allocate time to meet completion requirements.
• Serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
• Review and monitor adherence to Human Resources policies and corporate compliance procedures.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field and five years of related experience
• OR Master's degree and four years of experience.
• Knowledge of statistical and financial analysis, primary research and business plan development
• Demonstrated team leadership, organizational, financial management and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation, communication and training skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's degree
• Healthcare setting experience
• Experience with systems, databases, datasets and Excel
• IT or system administration background
• Experience with preparing documentations for executive leadership

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Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment.
• In some locations, ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
• In some locations ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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