WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
This role will identify, nurture, and commercialize groundbreaking innovations from within our academic medical center. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of scientific knowledge, business acumen, and a passion for translating research into real-world impact. This role will involve working with a diverse group of physicians, scientists, and researchers to advance early-stage technologies and discoveries.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline) is required.

• Experience
  3 years experience in technology commercialization, venture capital, business development, or innovation management, preferably within the life sciences or healthcare sector.
  Proven experience in managing a portfolio of early-stage technologies and assets.
  Familiarity with the academic research environment and the process of intellectual property protection and licensing is a must.

Preferred

• Education
  An advanced degree (e.g., Ph.D., MBA, or JD) is highly preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• Actively scout and identify early-stage assets, technologies, and intellectual property from across the academic medical center’s departments, labs, and clinics. Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, researchers, and clinicians.
• Manage a portfolio and pipeline of innovation assets, from initial discovery and evaluation through to commercialization readiness. This includes due diligence, market analysis, and assessing technical feasibility.
• Advise researchers and inventors on the commercial potential of their work, helping to define and refine their projects to align with market needs and strategic goals.
• Serve as a liaison between researchers, the technology transfer office, industry partners, and investors. Facilitate the creation of project plans, secure funding, and navigate the path to market.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new programs and initiatives within the Innovation Hub designed to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the innovation pipeline, including new discoveries, patents filed, licenses executed, and spin-out companies.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.