Business Development Associate I

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARYThis entry-level position focuses on supporting pipeline operations, opportunity research, and internal commercialization workflows. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSJob DutiesMaintain opportunity trackers, pipeline records, and supporting data related to Discovery Track progression.Conduct basic research on disease areas, companies, transaction comparables, and market landscapes.Support preparation of non-confidential summaries, internal briefs, and partner meeting materials.Assist in gathering information from inventors, Innovation Hub staff, and OTD contacts.Build working knowledge of academic commercialization, intellectual property, and translational development.Develop familiarity with the Discovery Track and the Innovation Hub's model for moving projects from validation toward readiness.Support internal visibility and process discipline around opportunity tracking and commercialization readiness.Learn the interaction points among faculty, Innovation Hub staff, and OTD.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and ExperienceRequiredEducationBachelor's Degree in related field.Experience1 year experience in business development, research operations, consulting, or commercialization support with Bachelor's degree.An advanced degree may be considered in lieu of the required years of experience.PreferredEducationMaster's Degree in related field.Experience3 years experience in business development, research operations, consulting, or commercialization support with Master's degree.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Strategic thinking and initiative to identify and implement innovation opportunities.Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical DemandsTalkingWorking ConditionsOffice SettingPACT STATEMENTP-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.Salary InformationSalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.SecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.EEO StatementUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.Brand: 20037Job ID: 260000HDEmployment Type: Full-timeJob Area: Professional & ExecutivePosted Date: 27/08/2026