BioHealth Innovation, Inc. (BHI), a Montgomery County innovation intermediary is seeking an energetic and motivated life science professional for the role of an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) focused in the Medical Device space.
The EIR program was setup at BioHealth Innovation to:
- Retain and bring entrepreneurial talent to the Maryland Ecosystem
- Build sustainable life science startups that will add value within the healthcare system and also build upon the existing infrastructure
- Connect resources including Institutions, technology assets, people and money within Maryland as well as attract it to Maryland
The EIR will work with BHI leadership to ensure that the activities and outcomes are aligned with BHIs strategic focus.
EIR PROGRAM Expectation
- Source commercially relevant life science technologies with specific focus on medical devices including diagnostics and therapeutic device. The primary geography focus will on Maryland Institutions including JHU, University of Maryland, the NIH and other university and federal labs.
- Build new start-ups by working with scientific founders to convert the above technologies into successful for-profit ventures that benefit the State of Maryland, BHI and Funding Partners
- Source/Identify early stage companies that require commercial and business development support.
- Advise and support the above early stage companies by being a part of the team or an advisor to support the development of the technology and creating value within the company.
- Develop effective scientific collaborations between federal laboratories and agencies, universities, and the private sector
- Participate in BHI strategic planning and development of entrepreneurial and educational programs
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, ANALYSIS & EVALUATION
- Serve as a scientific resource to the BHI-community on strategic technology development related to key programs, particularly in the area of medical devices
- Represent the BHI vision of technology development to the research, small business, and technology development communities through individual interactions, workshops and special focus meetings, and presentations at meetings
- Serve as a resource for Maryland-based scientists and life science companies
- Evaluate and analyze the effectiveness of short and long-term development and business strategies
- Perform scientific and commercial analysis and coordination, including conducting comprehensive technical reviews of scientific studies, research, and analysis in the areas of advanced technology platform development for detection, diagnosis and treatment for a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas
- Develop briefing documents, technical reports and detailed presentations for key stakeholders
OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS
- Support building a community of motivated entrepreneurs and founders to within the Maryland ecosystem.
- Partner with economic development organizations and business associations to educate the small business life science community about potential areas of collaboration
- Maintain contact with small business organizations, government agencies, scientists, and managers to exchange ideas
QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in working in a fast-paced environment
- Sufficient scientific and product development skill set to analyze a breadth of innovations, with a particular focus on medical device technologies
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication skills
- Ability to effectively liaise with internal and external key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively and creatively
- Maintain flexibility in a changing environment and communicate effectively across the organization
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to lead a meeting and broker discussion
- BA or BS in a scientific, health sciences or information technology field
- Advanced degree in sciences or business (Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.) a plus
- Existing relationship with the investor community that include Angels, Venture and Strategic investors
- Prior experience in life science product development and product strategy
- Familiarity with the venture capital industry preferred
- Personnel management experience preferred
TERMS & COMPENSATION
Compensation for this position is competitive and negotiable. BHI is an equal opportunity employer.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Amanda Wilson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
