Case Western Reserve University

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About the position Responsibilities • Provide leadership to ensure AFRL project national and global success as a biomedical innovation and medical device translation hub in sensor related technologies for the military. Involve a visionary approach in aligning and coordinating regional technological portfolio in engineering and medicine, with supplemental technologies from other national entities. Execute a structured and diligent organizational and management approach in keeping the vast number of members in the consortium to meet milestones in a timely manner and draw high-level input from the Advisory Board and translate the input to operational framework of the project. Build positive working relationships and collaborative arrangements with partnering sites, funding agencies, and relevant organizations to help achieve the goals of the consortium. Monitor changes in the needs of the consortium partners, and initiate responses where necessary. (30%) • Utilize effective and high-level communication skills on the national forum in interacting with stakeholders in governmental, private, and non-profit domains. Lead progress update meetings with the funding agency to advocate for the project¿s accomplishments and communicate with the agency¿s support hubs to draw support on aspects that the funding agency can support AFRL project¿s mission. Ensure preparation of the team for mission critical quarterly and annual meetings. (20%) • Lead AFRL project-affiliated university faculty in administrative, logistic, intellectual property (IP) and procurement aspects of their activities for meeting the milestones of the project. Interact at the local level with the clinical, research and manufacturing efforts to scope, organize, and manage projects (i.e., collaborations between Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland, the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veteran¿s Administration Medical Center, and startups). (20%) • Oversee the documentation, reports, and standard operating procedures from material generated from all project sites and coordinate drafting of unifying and comprehensive progress reports periodically to the funding agency on technical, commercialization, intellectual property, and financial aspects of the project. Keep stakeholders informed and engaged in the consortium¿s work. (25%) • Perform other duties as assigned (5%) Requirements • 20 or more years of experience in medical device development, including 5 years of experience in the medical device industry, required. • Master¿s degree or higher required, preferably in engineering field. • Must have a deep understanding of targeted product development solutions in medical devices with firsthand involvement in development, verification, validation, regulatory clearance, and market launch of medical devices systems. • Must be able to manage a varied development team including surgeons, academic innovators, technical experts, manufacturers, key suppliers. • Demonstrated record of leading activities within a complex multi-stakeholder environment and demonstrated ability to catalyze successful initiatives with industry, research institutes, and/or within academia. • Proven skills of leadership, collaboration, organization of individuals and a demonstrated commitment to build a quality technology program. • Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities and experience working with various stakeholders. • Excellent organizational, communications, and planning skills; ability to successfully ¿meet and match wits¿ with senior people in business and academia. Clear oral and written communication style required. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face. • Ability to concurrently manage a large project that consists of interdependent sub-projects. • High integrity and proven ability to interact on a professional level with faculty, staff, representatives from industry, government, and the community. • Personal dedication to and fascination with the ¿endless frontier¿ of evolving science and technology. Ability to meet consistent attendance. • Creativity and problem-solving capabilities; perseverance to get things done to high standards. • High energy and stamina ¿ to remain effective under stress and in long-drawn-out projects. • An understanding of advanced technology research and development directions, technology markets and the potential for economic impact of technology in North America and globally. • Strong analytical and negotiating skills required. Creativity and problem-solving capabilities required. • Conflict resolution skills required. • Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest. Nice-to-haves • Prefer experience of interacting with established medical devices manufacturers, venture backed start-ups and clinical inventors is desired. Benefits • Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.