BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

The Director of Biomedical Engineering Translational Research Projects is part of the senior administrative leadership of the department of Biomedical Engineering. The director's primary responsibility is to serve as the Coulter project director for the Coulter-Case Translational Research and Innovation Partnership (CCTIP). Oversee all activities to execute a Translational Partnership Award from the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation to promote, develop, and support translational research through such activities as funding promising research projects, increasing and supporting effective collaborations between biomedical engineers and clinicians, increasing awareness of the importance of moving promising technologies to clinical application (improve patient care), and developing and supporting sustainable programs and processes that will increase, enhance, and accelerate this movement. The director develops and executes organizational strategy for the CCTIP and provides leadership, academic coordination and operational expertise. Oversee all activities including research, development, clinical implementation and commercialization, and oversee planning and implementation of programs to achieve goal of overcoming technical barriers to commercialization and job creation. Develop and implement strategic planning, which will involve center expansion and building alliances with industry, research institutions, government and other key partners. Responsible for directing day-to-day administrative, educational, development activities and managing finances. Coordinate the various oversight committees and direct core administrative activities related to integrated research programs, clinical research, commercialization strategies, meetings, grant submissions, reports, government meetings, and training programs. Act as a facilitator and work with diverse groups of people at a broad array of organizations.

Background: The Wallace H. Coulter Foundation is a private foundation with assets in excess of $450 million and whose primary mission is the improvement of patient care by funding promising biomedical engineering research projects. A Translational Partnership Award from the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation forms the basis for CCTIP to promote, develop, and support translational research through such activities as funding promising research projects, increasing and supporting effective collaborations between biomedical engineers and clinicians, increasing awareness of the importance of moving promising technologies to clinical application, and developing and supporting sustainable programs and processes that will increase, enhance, and accelerate this movement. The director will have direct impact on improving patient care and the possible attainment of up to a $10 million endowment to continue the translational research program.

Requirements: Experience -- A minimum of 15 to 20 years of business experience is required, including significant personal participation in the commercial development of technology-based product lines, including marketing and technology/product development functions. Additionally required is experience in negotiating business agreements, directing new technology programs, and managing developer and end-user/funding party relationships. At least 10 years of experience in commercial new-product development and/or other technology transfer and development programs, in industry and/or university settings and building coalitions among various stakeholder groups is desirable. Prefer experience within a medical device start-up company and contributed in a myriad of development-related processes, including contract development, infrastructure establishment, and operations. And will have participated in all levels of product development from opportunity analysis through design to operations including development of business plans, return maps, cash flow analysis and other traditional metrics. Experience within the technology start-up environment is preferred.

Education/Licensing: Master's of Science in one of the basic engineering or science disciplines, plus some post-graduate business or management training is required. Valid Ohio driver's license.

Essential Skills: Demonstrated leadership and management success in leading complex technically-oriented projects. Understanding of the integration between medical devices and software components. The ability to develop joint development partnerships, including extensive experience with legal contracts. Excellent analytical, marketing, selling, organizational, communications, negotiating, and planning skills; ability to successfully "meet and match wits" with senior people in business and academia. Creativity and problem solving capabilities; perseverance to get things done, to high standards; high energy and stamina. Ability to work under pressure; pay attention to detail; meet inflexible deadlines on own initiative; deal with difficult situations while maintaining composure; concurrently manage multiple diverse projects. Proven success in achieving research and development, technology commercialization, and financial goals

Technical Skills: Working knowledge of the disciplines of engineering and biomedical/biological sciences; basic understanding of budgeting and accounting

To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter referencing the above job number and title to gmsearch@case.edu, or to patrick.crago@case.edu. Please reference job #7486. Salary is commensurate with experience.