Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position is full-time and works approximately 37.5 hours per week.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Manager II, Med Tech Accelerator (PM) will provide accountability and oversight for the operations of the WU-NSA2 Accelerator, including ensuring research projects funded under the grant track against milestones.  The PM will also operate as the liaison between the WU-NSA2 director, OTM, principal investigators (PIs), mentors and other participants in the Accelerator.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Program Management:

• For all funded projects under the Accelerator, work post-award with PIs and researchers to ensure project tracking against milestones, communicate progress to the WU-NSA2 director and OTM, and identify and coordinate project needs and resources.  Coordinate technology assessments, including patent assessments, and prepare information for each project team; manage project budgets; and perform other administrative tasks associated with the Accelerator. 
• Develop requests-for-proposals (RFP); lead RFP marketing efforts and outreach to WashU investigators; serve as the primary contact for investigators submitting proposals and maintain interaction with investigators during the pre- and post-award process; work with the licensing and patent teams at OTM to determine project eligibility.

2. Coordination of Programs, Meetings, and Mentors:

• Coordinate quarterly Defense Health Invention Sessions and all researchers, industry partners, and supporting offices. Coordinate education sessions available in the St. Louis or broader ecosystem for the project teams.
• Coordinate regular meetings between mentors and teams, including meeting logistics and agendas, and regular meetings for the WU-NSA2 leadership team and advisory board. 

3. Reporting:

• Maintain milestones and capture relevant information in relevant databases, including OTM’s database, Innovate.  In conjunction with the WU-NSA2 director and OTM, define data reports to stakeholders, including NSIN reports.  Produce all aspects of communication and reporting between WashU and NSIN, ensuring to clear all communications and reporting through the WU-NSA2 director and OTM.

4. Identify External Partners:

• In coordination with the OTM licensing and technical outreach teams, prepare technology outreach materials and packages; perform market research, data analysis, and assist with customer discovery; support portfolio management activities, assist with startup communications and investor outreach.

5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience or a master’s degree and three years of related experience.

• Science PhD, JD, MBA, or other graduate degree.
• Excellent and effective ability to multi-task and track projects over time at varying degrees of detail. 
• Self-motivated.
• Extremely detail-oriented in a high-volume dynamic environment.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and pivot on projects accordingly and as necessary with promptness and efficiency. 
• Ability to interact in oral and written form with a wide variety of stakeholders, including faculty, industry representatives, external consultants, and WashU’s project administrators.      

This position is in the Office for Technology Management.  This position is for the Danforth Campus.  

The hiring range for this position is $52,943 - $68,816 annually.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

This position is eligible for full-time benefits.  Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits:  https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7.

Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account.  If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor.  To attach these documents, go to:  My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation.