Innovation & Commercialization Coordinator

Meharry Medical College; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College is seeking a Commercialization Coordinator to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer across the institution. You will collaborate with faculty, graduate students, industry partners, and external networks to move research discoveries toward commercialization, manage multiple projects, and prepare materials for leadership meetings.

The role requires strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with startups, innovation programs, or academic research environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate events, and engage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (reports, presentations, proposals).

Responsibilities

• Support execution of commercialization strategy and day-to-day priorities under the direction of the lead.
• Assist in managing multiple projects, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely progress.
• Prepare materials, updates, and reports to support leadership meetings and decision‑making.
• Coordinate tasks, timelines, and follow‑ups to keep initiatives moving forward.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact to streamline operations and reduce administrative burden.
• Support customer discovery efforts, including interviews and synthesizing insights.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform commercialization strategies.
• Work with faculty, students, and researchers to identify and advance innovation opportunities.
• Assist in preparing invention disclosures and guiding early‑stage commercialization efforts.
• Provide hands‑on support to teams navigating the innovation and entrepreneurship process.
• Coordinate logistics for programs, workshops, and cohort‑based initiatives.
• Track team participation, engagement, and progress throughout programs.
• Support communication with participants, partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist in managing relationships with external partners, including universities and industry.
• Help coordinate events and initiatives that strengthen the innovation ecosystem.
• Assist in tracking grant milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Collect and organize data for reporting to funders and stakeholders.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Maintain organized records of projects, participants, and activities.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to ensure smooth day‑to‑day functions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Meharry Medical College is seeking a Commercialization Coordinator to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer across the institution. You will collaborate with faculty, graduate students, industry partners, and external networks to move research discoveries toward commercialization, manage multiple projects, and prepare materials for leadership meetings.

The role requires strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams in a