Venture Associate, Innovation Center

University hospitals
Cleveland, OH
Job Description
Role Overview

The Venture Associate at UH Ventures will primarily focus on supporting the vetting and shepherding of outside-in companies with potential to solve some of UH and healthcare's most pressing problems. This individual will be part of a dedicated function/group within UHV focused on coordinating and supporting early-stage startup companies coming through the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Cleveland pipeline.

What You Will Do

Innovation Operations: Managing pipeline of opportunities through a disciplined due diligence process, including initial intake process, assessment of market dynamics, competitive analysis, and end-to-end management and support pipeline of companies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be able to balance the innovators/inventors/entrepreneurs need to move fast while managing good governance and acknowledging the pace of health care. They will be an optimistic, self-directed and self-confident performer with superb writing and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, engineering, healthcare or related field
  • 1+ years experience working within an innovation or corporate venturing environment
  • Healthcare, consulting or finance experience (Preferred)

Benefits

  • Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients
  • Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures
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