Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships, Perelman School of Medicine

University Overview

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Job Description Summary

The Executive Director (ED) for Corporate Partnerships for the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) will be the School's go-to person to help faculty build relationships with external research partners and funders (e.g., industry, government, venture capital firms) and proactively identify, cultivate, and pursue promising opportunities that align with PSOM priorities.

Principal Responsibilities

• Work with PCI and PSOM leadership to define and implement a strategic outreach plan for PSOM that aligns with industry / external priorities
• Serve as the primary support system for PSOM researchers and leadership pursuing PSOM-industry partnerships
• Build a deep understanding of PSOM faculty and programmatic research strengths
• Steward potential partnership opportunities, working with PCI and PSOM colleagues to position PSOM as a preferred industry partner
• Establish processes and metrics to monitor partnership progress

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific, medical, or technical discipline, and 7-10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.