Analyst, Commercial Strategy & Operations (Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks an Analyst, Commercial Strategy & Operations to support strategy, research, and operational analytics within JHTV. You will engage with faculty, university leaders, and external partners to inform decisions and drive growth across commercialization initiatives.

Through a two-year program, analysts gain exposure to enterprise-wide projects, dashboards, and executive communications, developing leadership and analytical skills for future roles in innovation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; no prior professional experience needed.
• Advanced education may substitute for experience per JHU equivalency.
• Excellent communication and ability to synthesize complex information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support strategic initiatives and priorities.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for decision-making.
• Translate complex information into clear insights for diverse audiences.
• Build KPI dashboards and recurring leadership reports with updates.
• Support projects with faculty, leaders, external partners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Dashboard reporting

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first researchuniversity and home to nine world-class academic divisions workingtogether as one university.

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV), the university'stechnology commercialization division, is launching the JHTVAnalyst Program, a structured two-year experiential learningopportunity designed for recent graduates interested in innovation,entrepreneurship, healthcare, science, business, law, technology,and public impact.

We are seeking an Analyst, Commercial Strategy &Operations who will contribute to high-priority strategicinitiatives while gaining broad exposure to technologycommercialization, startup formation, intellectual property,corporate engagement, venture funding, and innovation management.Through cohort-based learning, professional developmentprogramming, executive exposure, cross-functional projects, andmentorship, analysts develop the analytical, communication, andleadership skills that prepare them for graduate study or futurecareers across the innovation economy.

At the end of the two-year term, Analysts may be considered foropen positions within JHTV or the university; however, continuationof employment beyond the term is not guaranteed.

The Analyst, Commercial Strategy & Operations supportsuniversity-wide efforts to expand industry engagement, strengthenexternal partnerships, and advance commercialization opportunities.The role combines research, strategy, operations, communications,and business analysis to support leadership decision-making andorganizational growth.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to supportstrategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and synthesize information frommultiple sources to identify trends, opportunities, risks, andrecommendations.
• Develop reports, dashboards, presentations, briefing materials,and executive summaries for operational and strategicdecision-making.
• Support projects involving faculty, university leaders,external partners, and other stakeholders by conducting research,analysis, and developing recommendations.
• Translate complex information into clear, actionable insightsfor diverse audiences.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlinesand maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Support business process improvement initiatives and recommendenhancements to tools, systems, workflows, and reportingpractices.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, trackers, and projectmaterials.
• Build productive relationships across JHTV and the broaderuniversity community.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholdersand leadership.
• Participate in cohort-based onboarding, professionaldevelopment programming, mentorship opportunities, andcross-functional learning experiences.
• Contribute to a capstone project and final presentationaddressing a strategic opportunity or challenge within JHTV.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

In addition to duties described above

• Research the Hopkins campus landscape, peer institutions, andemerging models in commercial revenue, technology transfer, anduniversity-industry partnerships.
• Collect, clean, and consolidate data from disparate sourcesinto usable datasets and KPI dashboards.
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards and recurring leadershipreports, with regular updates and refinements as prioritiesevolve.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and notable changes in data tosupport leadership reporting and decision-making.
• Develop one-pagers, briefing memos, presentations, decks,talking points, and other materials for board meetings, deanbriefings, corporate partner conversations, and leadershipcommunications.
• Maintain consistent formatting, branding, and quality standardsacross all materials produced by the function.
• Provide ad hoc research, analysis, and project support forstrategic initiatives and priorities led by senior leadership.
• Maintain organized records, trackers, reporting tools, anddocumentation supporting the team's pipeline and reportingneeds.
• Identify opportunities to improve or streamline existing tools,templates, processes, and reporting practices.
• Support preparation for meetings and engagements involvingcorporate partners, industry stakeholders, university leadership,and advisory groups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• No prior professional experience required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience,and additional related experience may substitute for requirededucation beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, tothe extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident required due toFederal Export Controls.
• Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Strong communication, presentation, and executive writingskills.
• Experience conducting research and developing recommendationsfrom complex information.
• Comfort working with data and performance metrics.
• Interest in business development, strategic planning,consulting, higher education, or technology commercialization.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and fast-changingenvironments.
• Full-time, in-person role based in Baltimore, MD.
• Fast-paced environment with variable hours; not a fixed 9-to-5schedule.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Data Management and Analysis - Developing
• Business Process Analysis - Developing
• Report Writing - Developing
• Presentations - Developing
• Project Management - Developing
• Stakeholder Engagement - Developing
• Change Management - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential;additional technical skills may be required based on specificdivision or department needs.

Classified Title: JHTV Analyst

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Analyst, Commercial Strategy& Operations (Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures)

Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC

Starting Salary Range: $55,145 - $75,955 - $96,760 ($65,000targeted; commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F/8:30am-5pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures

Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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