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Stanford University · 3 months ago

Director of Project Development and Translation

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$207K/yr - $262K/yr

7+ years exp

Stanford University is home to Stanford Medicine's Catalyst, an innovation program that accelerates promising healthcare innovations. The Director of Project Development and Translation will manage early-stage projects, leading a team to ensure project milestones are met and driving the translation of innovations from research to clinical application, while engaging with investors and strategic partners for support.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee a large portfolio of early-stage Catalyst healthcare Projects, guiding them from research and development through to clinical and commercial translation (“bench to bedside”)

Hire, lead, and develop a high-performing team of project managers and staff; oversee career development, performance management, and team structure to ensure effective project execution, timely milestone achievement, and overall program success

Drive the development and execution of multi-year business plans, including pilot implementations within the Stanford healthcare ecosystem

Conduct market and clinical application analyses—including indication assessments, unmet need evaluations, market tracking, and business model development—and synthesize information from diverse sources to produce comprehensive market reports that inform strategic decision-making for Stanford Medicine Catalyst initiatives

Lead and facilitate high-level negotiations, communications, and presentations across diverse stakeholder groups, including academic researchers, corporate partners, investors, and industry collaborators. Effectively bridge cultural and organizational differences to build consensus, foster partnerships, and advance project goals

Provide strategic leadership for the program, including long-term planning, resource allocation, and alignment with institutional goals; serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on program direction, policy development, and broader institutional initiatives; evaluate organizational structure and effectiveness to drive continuous improvement in processes, team performance, and impact

Cultivate relationships with investors, strategic partners, and funding sources (e.g., VCs, angel investors, private equity, biotech corporates, incubators, and grant funders) to secure financial and strategic support for translational projects

Manage and contribute to outreach strategies, including relationship building and communication with internal and external stakeholders such as Stanford Health Care (SHC), Stanford Children’s Health (SCH), Industry Relations (IR), VCs, and industry partners

Qualification

Healthcare technology experienceOperational leadershipBusiness developmentFinancial expertiseProject management toolsMarket analysisInnovation developmentAnalytical skillsCommunicationLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience

Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, planning and change management skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to influence people, solve problems, trouble shoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts

Advanced financial expertise in budget planning, and financial forecasting

Advanced analytical and problem solving skills Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements

Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility

BS, MS, MBA, or PhD in Business, Science, or a related field

Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in the healthcare technology industry, including startups, corporates, incubators, or venture capital

Experience with private healthcare startups. Familiarity with commercialization strategies and scaling from a seed stage is a strong plus

Proven operational leadership experience in early-stage startups, including business development and transactional engagements, and/or successful private fundraising from venture capital, angel investors, or strategic partners

Deep understanding of innovation and development in one or more of early-stage therapeutics, including biotech and pharma, medtech, and/or digital health

Proven ability to navigate and contribute to high-growth or emerging healthcare technology environments

Strong technical and quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to execute complex analyses

“Hands-on” orientation, with demonstrated ability to roll-up-sleeves with teams tactically, while still being able to operate effectively strategically

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with senior management and executive stakeholders

Proficiency with productivity and project management tools, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Airtable, and Smartsheet

Preferred

Experience with private healthcare startups. Familiarity with commercialization strategies and scaling from a seed stage is a strong plus

Benefits

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.

Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.