- Master's Degree is required, with a preference for MBA, MD, or nursing degrees and either graduate or undergraduate healthcare or life sciences coursework. 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in the healthcare entrepreneurship and innovation space and/or higher education is required
- Demonstrated track record of leadership ability, innovative thinking, and strong project and program management (on time, on budget execution) is required.
- Demonstrated ability to interact comfortably and build and cultivate strong relationships with various constituent groups, senior leadership, students, alumni, and donors.
- Must be organized and detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of professionalism * Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising direct reports (delivering performance feedback and making salary decisions) and managing a highly matrixed project team.
- The successful candidate will have the ability to successfully design and execute programs in a time sensitive, high pressure environment.
- Must possess experience with or ability to quickly learn and use the Venture Lab suite of technology tools: Google suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), SurveyMonkey Apply, , Brightspot, Eventbrite, and Typeform.
- While schedule is generally business hours, some ability to work on evenings/weekends and to occasionally travel is needed. This position requires the ability to do a combination of remote and on-site work in Philadelphia on Penn's campus each week, year-round.
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
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- Long-Term Care Insurance:
- Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development:
- University Resources:
- Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours:
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Director of Healthcare Entrepreneurship, Venture Lab - Philadelphia, United States - University of Pennsylvania
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University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.
Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia.The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities.
With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Director of Healthcare Entrepreneurship, Venture Lab
Job Profile Title
Director C, Business and Finance, Innovation
Job Description Summary
Wharton School Overview
Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world.
With campuses in Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students.
Each year, 13,000 professionals worldwide advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education's individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a diverse staff population representing a rich array of backgrounds, expertise, and cultures. To learn more, visitThe Director of Healthcare Entrepreneurship manages Venture Lab's healthcare entrepreneurship portfolio in the Penn startup ecosystem.
This role is critical to Venture Lab's mission of expanding access to healthcare entrepreneurial and innovation resources to the wider Penn student community and will help to position Penn and Wharton as entrepreneurship and innovation leader in the global healthcare space.
Job Description
Within Venture Lab, the Director leads the development and delivery of programs and initiatives that collectively educate Penn student in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial approaches and prepare them to take leadership roles in healthcare.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director serves on Venture Lab's management team.
As part of this role, the Director manages the total budget ($1.6M annually) for these programs, supervises one full-time staff member, and stewards $10M in new gifts that support this portfolio.
This schedule is University business hours, with some work during the early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and may require occasional travel.
After successfully completing the introductory period, this position is hybrid eligible, with some weeks requiring more in-person work as needed.
This position is contingent on continued funding.Qualifications:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$74, $150,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility.
If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements.
Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities.
Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries.There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples.
As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the diversity of the Penn community.
We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status.
Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service.
The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.