Head of School, School of Project Management

Project Manager

Penn Health-Tech (PHT), the University of Pennsylvania’s central hub for health technology innovation, is looking for a Project Manager to join our team and our mission to empower innovators and to advance health care solutions. Since 2017, PHT has served as an engine for translating discoveries into high-impact health technologies, accelerating the path from academic innovation to real-world impact. PHT brings together clinicians, engineers, and researchers across the innovation ecosystem to accelerate the development of transformative healthcare solutions through funding, mentorship, and education.

The successful candidate will join an experienced group of innovation leaders and entrepreneurs to support medical device development and manage a diverse portfolio of projects in our innovation programming from concept to proof of principle to translation and commercialization.

The Project Manager will work closely with faculty, staff, and students from across the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, and CHOP under the guidance of PHT’s Executive Director and Director of Innovation. This position requires a high degree of resourcefulness to align stakeholders, manage competing priorities, effectively manage resources, and be self-directed. The position is a superb gateway or addition to a career in medical technology innovation in industry, academia, and government. Manage timelines, deliverables, and budget for innovation program portfolio teams (including but not limited to the Health Tech Accelerator and Seed Grant programs) and provide critical resources based on project management best practices and acumen. needs validation, concept generation, prototyping, vendor partnering, testing, design transfer to manufacturing, and commercialization). Prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload

Provide direct mentorship, guidance, and educational support to innovation program portfolio teams and to innovators across the University using deep expertise in innovation methodologies and technology development best practices

Coordinate and hold accountable internal and external suppliers and consultants to ensure delivery on scope, materials, and services to meet scheduled lead times and budgets

Leverage, expand, and connect our expert network of consultants, experts, advisors, vendors, etc. to the Penn community for proposal evaluation, market research, marketing, regulatory, reimbursement, and other technology commercialization needs

Establish and cultivate relationships across campus and the regional ecosystem to support PHT programs

Other duties as assigned (e.g. support innovation events, contribute to new initiatives and center strategies)

Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Medical device industry preferred.

Cross-sector expertise across areas such as AI and data science in healthcare, therapeutics, and/or digital health is preferred.

Project Management Certification or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Demonstrated success in managing the activities and deliverables of project teams. Knowledge and experience moving new technologies through the innovation pipeline

Knowledge of medical device design, innovation, and entrepreneurship principles

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and the application of design controls and development processes

Ability to use Microsoft Office tools

Able to articulate challenges, be creative, and create enthusiasm for new initiatives

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

University Benefits

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.

You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

Retirement : Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs.

Long-Term Care Insurance : 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. 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 : Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

University Resources : 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. 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 : Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

Adoption Assistance : 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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