Director, Translational Health Projects

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Medicine Catalyst seeks a Director of Project Development and Translation to manage a diverse portfolio of early-stage projects, guiding them from research to clinical and commercial translation within the Stanford healthcare ecosystem.

You will lead a team of project managers, ensure milestones are met, and develop long-term plans while engaging with investors and strategic partners to secure funding and support for translational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or higher in a relevant field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams in health tech translation or commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of Catalyst projects from bench to bedside.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of project managers.
• Develop multi-year business plans and pilot implementations in the healthcare ecosystem.
• Engage with investors and strategic partners to secure funding and partnerships.
• Synthesize market, clinical, and business data to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

BS/MS/MBA/PhD in Business or Science

Healthcare/biotech industry knowledge

Leadership and program management

Education

BS, MS, MBA, or PhD in Business, Science, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Airtable

Smartsheet

Job description

Stanford Medicine Catalyst seeks a Director of Project Development and Translation to manage a diverse portfolio of early-stage projects, guiding them from research to clinical and commercial translation within the Stanford healthcare ecosystem.

You will lead a team of project managers, ensure milestones are met, and develop long-term plans while engaging with investors and strategic partners to secure funding and support for translational initiatives.