Innovation & Commercialization Program Coordinator

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Meharry Medical College seeks a Commercialization Coordinator to support innovation and technology transfer across the institution. You will partner with the Commercialization Counselor, faculty, and industry partners to move discoveries toward commercialization within a university academic medical setting.

The role emphasizes organized coordination, proactive communication, and hands-on support for early-stage opportunities, program logistics, and ecosystem engagement.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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 and market research 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.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication skills

Organization

Stakeholder coordination

Confidentiality

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Meharry Medical College seeks a Commercialization Coordinator to support innovation and technology transfer across the institution. You will partner with the Commercialization Counselor, faculty, and industry partners to move discoveries toward commercialization within a university academic medical setting.

The role emphasizes organized coordination, proactive communication, and hands-on support for early-stage opportunities, program logistics, and ecosystem engagement.