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Partnership Officer, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Atrium Health, Ardmore, North Carolina, United States

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Job Summary The Partnership Officer is a leadership position directing collaboration development across WFIRM programs. This role is responsible for working with senior/executive leadership in setting the vision for the institute’s collaborations, short and long-term strategies, driving development in a timely manner, meeting institutional standards, and building business plans.

This leadership role reports to the WFIRM Director and has significant leadership responsibility. He/she will identify and develop domestic translational collaborations, promote innovation, develop and execute strategic strategies, and boost economic growth and sustainability through key collaborations with staff and faculty, academic institutions, life science companies and startups, non‑profits, and government agencies with an entrepreneurial eye to advance translational science to improve patient health outcomes. Will be responsible in partnership for developing long‑range strategic opportunities and translate the strategy into tactical plans to align with goals and objectives.

Major Responsibilities

Will develop the strategy for the formation of sustaining collaborations with domestic industries including startups, academics, non‑profit, government and scientific leaders to advance the mission and vision of the Institute.

Develop novel deal structures, grants, and other funding opportunities that support the sustainability and/or growth of the Institute.

Source, screen, make recommendations for enabling partnerships and/or internal capability building to meet the Institute’s mission and vision.

Develop, target, execute and operationalize strategic programs, projects and opportunities.

Utilize metrics and root‑cause analysis to enhance effectiveness and continued improvement of the Institute’s strategy, programs, and projects.

Engage with external partners to establish and shape the future through the Institute’s strong scientific capabilities.

Partner with other staff to seamlessly integrate new collaborations and capabilities.

Raise issues, elevate concerns and propose solutions as appropriate to achieve success and sustainability.

Active member and participant of the leadership team collaborating with other members to ensure regulatory and translational strategies are aligned with WIFRM objectives.

Education/Experience PhD in a scientific discipline

Ten years of progressive management experience with academia, business development, finances, strategic planning, and government relations.

Demonstrated leadership competencies in establishing clear direction and objectives, ability to simplify complex processes and foster a collaborative environment.

Ability to provide strong business leadership on a cross‑functional team.

Relationship management.

Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Skilled problem solver.

Demonstrated management skills and ability to manage special projects, work under pressure, meet deadlines.

Robust collaboration skills.

Superior verbal, written and presentation communication skills to effectively persuade and influence in order to achieve desired outcomes.

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with business partners and facilitate work among teams.

Our Commitment to You Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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