Director of Innovation
WVU Online
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Morgantown • Virginia • West Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Develop and Manage the Comprehensive IP Portfolio for RNI and RNI-A
- Lead strategy development, evaluation, maturation, and commercialization of RNI intellectual property across medical devices, focused ultrasound technologies, digital health platforms, and related innovations
- Oversee Contracting with External Partners
- Lead contracting for co-development, sponsored research, pilot programs, and commercialization agreements
- Participate in partnership negotiations, oversee deliverables, and maintain long-term strategic relationships that accelerate market adoption and patient access
- Support relationships with NIH, ARPA-H, DARPA, DoD, federal, state, and local agencies supporting RNI programs
- Develop Regulatory Strategies for Commercialization
- Work closely with legal, regulatory, scientific, and technical leads to develop appropriate regulatory strategies for key projects
- Day-to-Day Operations for Translational Research to Facilitate Commercialization
- In collaboration with unit leadership, supports day-to-day operations of RNI’s translational commercialization clinical research and RNI-A’s commercialization opportunities, including budgeting, financial oversight, project management and execution, and company formation activities
- Establish and maintain operational infrastructure, including accounting, financial reporting, internal processes, and operations
- Manage KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to monitor clinical, operational, and financial performance
- Work with internal and external legal counsel to manage contracts, licensing, regulatory documentation, and IP prosecution
- Business Development
- Identify, analyze, and prioritize new business opportunities based on scientific merit, market need, regulatory pathway, reimbursement potential, and financial viability
- Develop business plans, commercialization strategies, financial models, and execution roadmaps for spin-out companies’ initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., biomedical science, neuroscience, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field)
- A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience in medical device, biotech, neurotechnology, digital health, or related industries
- Demonstrated success in technology commercialization, company formation, and strategic partnerships
- Extensive experience in clinical development, regulatory strategy, quality systems, and FDA interactions
- Strong background in intellectual property strategy and management
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex programs, and execute in fast-paced environments
- Master’s, or Doctoral degree preferred
Benefits
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays
- 24 annual leave days per year
- 18 sick days per year
- A range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
- Wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technology commercializationregulatory strategyclinical developmentfinancial modelingproject managementintellectual property managementcontract negotiationbusiness developmentbudgetingKPI management
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingcross-functional team managementrelationship managementcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingnegotiationorganizational skillsexecution
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoctoral degree