Innovation Center Project Coordinator - Medical Devices

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. seeks a Project Coordinator to manage operations of the Innovation Center and Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC) at the Main Campus in Columbus, OH.

This role coordinates across OTC, regulatory, engineering, industry relations, finance, and clinicians to ensure seamless collaboration and project execution. The candidate will provide administrative support, track metrics, and oversee funds allocation and project screening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, or related field required.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders successfully.
• Strong communication and meeting facilitation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates operations of the Innovation Center and MPDC, leading initiatives and managing projects.
• Provides full-time administrative support and oversees funds allocation, project screening, and metrics tracking.
• Acts as liaison between industry partners, inventors, and academic/healthcare systems; supports regulatory, IP, and project management activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Regulatory understanding

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or business

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. seeks a Project Coordinator to manage operations of the Innovation Center and Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC) at the Main Campus in Columbus, OH.

This role coordinates across OTC, regulatory, engineering, industry relations, finance, and clinicians to ensure seamless collaboration and project execution. The candidate will provide administrative support, track metrics, and oversee funds allocation and project screening.