Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships & Innovation

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Perelman School of Medicine to lead industry outreach and strategic partnerships. The role focuses on building relationships with external funders, industry, government, and venture partners, aligning PSOM priorities with translational opportunities.

The ED will accelerate Penn’s technology commercialization efforts through the Penn Center for Innovation and the Office of Clinical Research, working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific, medical, or technical discipline.
• 7–10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PhD, MD, ScD, or equivalent terminal degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategic outreach plans for PSOM aligned with industry/external priorities.
• Develop long-term relationships with external decision makers and investors.
• Represent PSOM at external meetings and industry conferences; coordinate cross-functional teams.

Job description

University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Perelman School of Medicine to lead industry outreach and strategic partnerships. The role focuses on building relationships with external funders, industry, government, and venture partners, aligning PSOM priorities with translational opportunities.

The ED will accelerate Penn’s technology commercialization efforts through the Penn Center for Innovation and the Office of Clinical Research, working