Director, Business Development

1 month ago


Detroit, United States Columbia University Full time

Position Summary

The Director of Business Development in the department core business office will focus on programmatic growth of the research portfolio for the assigned departments.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Strategic Planning for the Bartoli Brain Tumor Lab:

Serve as key leadership member alongside Co-Directors and faculty investigators. Role in supporting program growth from basic science research to pre-clinical translational studies, clinical trials, and integration into standard patient care for brain tumors and CNS diseases. Scope includes Convection-Enhanced Delivery (CED) for brain tumors and other CNS diseases, including spinal cord applications. Collaborate with philanthropic sources, physicians, scientists, regulatory professionals, and executive staff to meet program goals.

Program Operations and Financial Administration:

Work with Finance team to align administrative and operational processes with strategic goals. Outline flow of resources to achieve research deliverables for the entire CED program, from bench to bedside with a focus on clinical trials. Lead routine project team meetings and coordinate with stakeholders. Manage program budget in alignment with financial goals and forecast needs for new projects. Collaborate with administrators and grants staff to finalize and implement project budgets. Address budget constraints and secure additional funding when necessary. Manage other business and financial transactions as needed

Intensive Market Engagement and Relationship Cultivation:

Lead market engagement efforts with foundations, philanthropic organizations, and new donor groups beyond the traditional grateful patient community. Cultivate relationships to create new streams of financial support for the Bartoli Lab and CED programs. Leverage strategic relationships with industry, foundations, and government agencies for diversified funding. Host targeted outreach events and foster collaborative ventures to elevate program visibility.

Liaison with CU Tech Transfer Office and Commercialization Opportunities:

Serve as primary liaison between the Bartoli Lab and Columbia’s Tech Transfer Office, managing intellectual property, licensing, and commercialization opportunities. Work with tech transfer professionals to identify industry partners and investors for commercialization. Maintain a database of conversations and interest, tracking potential deals and maximizing commercial potential.

Commercialization Pipeline:

Serve as primary liaison between the Bartoli Lab and Columbia’s Tech Transfer Office, managing intellectual property, licensing, and commercialization opportunities.Work with tech transfer professionals to identify industry partners and investors for commercialization.Maintain a database of conversations and interest, tracking potential deals and maximizing commercial potential. Collaborate with government regulatory agencies to define and navigate the regulatory pathway for multi-center phase 3 trials, ensuring alignment with approval requirements for commercialization. Build and strengthen commercial partnerships with key industry players to facilitate product development and market entry. Assess commercialization opportunities for both primary and secondary indications, focusing on regulatory approval timelines and market potential. Develop and coordinate investor pitches, highlighting regulatory milestones and the strategic path to market launch, to attract external funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and 5 yrs related experience

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