Senior Associate Director, Venture & Tech Commercialization

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Senior Associate Director to lead PCI Ventures as the scientific and entrepreneurial head, directing commercialization advisors and shaping venture-building frameworks. You will evaluate high-potential technologies, develop milestone-based plans, and mentor a team to position ventures for company formation and growth.

You will collaborate with Penn faculty and researchers, provide leadership to advisors, triage early opportunities,

Formación

• Master's degree plus 5-7 years of relevant experience; PhD strongly preferred.
• Experience crossing academia, industry, startups, and investment ecosystems.
• Proven ability to translate scientific concepts into commercial opportunities.

Responsabilidades

• Provide scientific and entrepreneurial leadership for PCI Ventures and oversee commercialization advisors.
• Evaluate technologies, develop milestones, and guide venture development and company formation.
• Lead front-end triage for early opportunities and coordinate with Penn I-Corps when needed.
• Mentor and train senior commercialization advisors and maintain venture-building frameworks.

Educación

Master's degree and 5-7 years experience

PhD strongly preferred

Descripción del empleo

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Senior Associate Director to lead PCI Ventures as the scientific and entrepreneurial head, directing commercialization advisors and shaping venture-building frameworks. You will evaluate high-potential technologies, develop milestone-based plans, and mentor a team to position ventures for company formation and growth.

You will collaborate with Penn faculty and researchers, provide leadership to advisors, triage early opportunities,