Director – Life Sciences Incubator

City

Jacksonville

State

Florida

Telecommute

No

Department

Business Development

Position description

The Director of the Life Sciences Incubator is responsible for running Mayo Clinic’s bio-incubator and its associated facilities. A successful candidate will, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic leaders, work to (i) evaluate current business opportunities and ideas, (ii) identify emerging capabilities, solutions and technologies, (iii) gain buy-in and support from physician leaders and industry partners, and (iv) advance a portfolio of innovation to market.

Detailed Job Responsibilities include:

• Lead the bio-incubator team to serve as an integral component of Mayo Clinic’s innovation strategy
• Build a pipeline of partners, start-ups and relationships based upon Mayo Clinic’s enterprise priorities
• Assist in the recruitment of innovative, dynamic and transformational inventors and companies
• Coach and mentor bio-incubator team members in the ongoing development of business skills
• Connect participating inventors or companies with Mayo Clinic know-how, mentorship and resources
• Facilitate occupancy of the bio-incubator space, including exploration of vendors and technologies in the market that could provide a solution or component of a solution
• Ensure that the bio-incubator’s focus and operations align with Mayo Clinic’s corporate strategies for market success and its ambitions for establishing a workplace culture of innovation
• Establish internal networks to ensure active engagement of Mayo Clinic leaders and business partners
• Assist in providing business mentorship to employees and external companies of strategic interest
• Create a framework for evaluating and prioritizing startup activity that translates internal business needs into tangible methods for attracting and developing companies of interest
• Pitch prioritized ideas or companies to senior executives to secure approval and funding to advance through the innovation process
• Establish tracking methods for reports and analysis of metrics as requested by Mayo Clinic leaders
• Other functions as necessary or as directed

Qualifications

MBA, or an advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., PhD, MD, JD)

Successful track records and at least five years of work experience, preferably in management consulting, corporate development, and/or finance

Demonstrated ability to lead large scale projects and develop effective networks, partnerships, and alliances both internally and externally in a resource constrained environment

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups including business, entrepreneurs, major corporations, universities, and economic development organizations

Additional qualifications

Demonstrated independent self-starter with willingness to be coached and mentored

Demonstrated ability to excel in lean environments where tasks can be ambiguous and complicated

Experience applying general business knowledge (finance, economics, and marketing) into transformational ideas for individuals or business entities

Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement and build strategic relationships between areas, teams or departments to help achieve business goals

Ability to develop and maintain a network of business contacts, relationships with economic development professionals, potential mentors, entrepreneurs, investors, and business service providers across the region

Knowledge of general business administration principles

Knowledge of external financing mechanisms or government grant procedures

Ability to communicate effectively

Exemption status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours / Pay period

80

Schedule details

Monday – Friday

Weekend schedule

As needed for special events

Site description

Jacksonville is the largest city in area in the continental United States. A beautiful coastal Florida city that features excellent year-round climate, over 20 miles of beaches and outstanding outdoor recreational, cultural and family-oriented amenities. The “River City by the Sea” has an excellent school system, reasonable cost of living and a thriving business environment. Medical professionals and patients are drawn to Jacksonville by an extraordinary network of high-profile healthcare facilities. Jacksonville continues to grow as more people relocate from all over the U.S. and abroad, to see what the great River City has to offer!

Category

Administration, Business, Finance

Job posting number

127469BR

Recruiter

Natalie Brewster

Equal opportunity employer

Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).

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