Commercialization Program Director

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a leadership role overseeing commercialization programs within Orthopaedic Surgery. You will coordinate across faculty to translate musculoskeletal research into startups, products, and services, focusing on market validation and business planning.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, mentoring innovators, advising on strategy, and advancing partnerships with industry sponsors and investors.

Qualifications

• BS in business/health/STEM with 7 yrs progressive innovation mgmt, tech transfer, or industry partnerships.
• Proven track record in market analysis, business planning, project mgmt, and partner relations.
• MBA/MHA/MS preferred.
• Experience in academic medical centers, VC, or startups.
• Knowledge of IP, licensing, clinical trials, or digital health/med devices.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercialization, IP licensing, and tech transfer for musculoskeletal research.
• Lead cross-stakeholder teams to ensure scope, timeline, and launch plan execution.
• Develop policies, budgets, and educational programming; mentor innovators.
• Advise leadership on strategy and growth; track outcomes with metrics.
• Coordinate clinical trials and optimize operations across subspecialties.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Market analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Med-Orthopedic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006375 )

In lieu of educational requirements, additional years of relevant experience may be considered, as per University guidelines.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year’s Day). Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.

Job Summary

Oversees and leads commercialization program of planned outreach. Works with faculty throughout invention life cycle and accounts for all aspects of a commercialization package. Leads a team that coordinates across stakeholders to ensure adherence to scope, timeline, and launch plan execution. Develops policies and procedures, prepares and maintains budgets, and performs other leadership duties as a member of the leadership team.

Essential Functions

Drive commercialization, IP licensing, and tech transfer for musculoskeletal research to translate discoveries into startups, products, and services using market validation and business planning. Provide expertise in venture capital, startup development, financial forecasting, and due diligence to secure funding via industry sponsors and strategic partnerships. Cultivate internal and external relationships across Tech Management, the Innovation Institute, investors, and healthcare organizations while representing the Department/BMRC in professional forums. Coordinate clinical trials and optimize operations across all Orthopaedic Surgery subspecialties—including Spine, Trauma, Hand, Joint, Foot, and Oncology divisions to cut redundancies and boost productivity. Design educational programming and mentor innovators like faculty, trainees, staff, and students on university resource pathways. Advise leadership on strategy, resource allocation, and growth goals while tracking outcomes using custom metrics and serving on ecosystem committees.

Physical Effort

• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences, and partner engagements.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Intellectual Properties

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Reqs: BS in business/health/STEM + 7 yrs progressive exp in innovation mgmt, tech transfer, venture dev, or industry partnerships. Proven track record in market analysis, business planning, project mgmt, and partner relations. Strong communication skills. Pref: MBA/MHA/MS. Exp in academic med centers, VC, or startups. Knowledge of IP, licensing, clinical trials, or digital health/med devices. Proven success securing funding and driving strategic healthcare partnerships.

Work Schedule M-F 8-4

Work Arrangement Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided Yes

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.