WVU Medicine
Innovation Project Manager- RNI Accelerator (HYBRID)
WVU Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26506
Innovation Project Manager
The Innovation Project Manager provides project leadership and coordination for initiatives under the WVU Medicine innovation incubator, RNI Accelerator LLC (RNI-A). The role supports the development, commercialization, and launch of new technologies, products, and services that originate from the incubator. The Project Manager will coordinate across internal departments, inventors, legal (IP/patent), clinical teams, and external partners to drive innovation projects from early-stage development through clinical testing, regulatory approval, and market launch. This role will help ensure that RNI-A projects are effectively planned, resourced, and executed in alignment with WVU Medicine's innovation and commercialization strategy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's degree in a related field. OR 2. High School Diploma/equivalent with four (4) years of relevant experience in project management, innovation, commercialization, or product development. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Project Management Certification (PMP, Lean/Six Sigma) CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Lead project planning and management for assigned RNI-A innovation initiatives. 2. Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans. 3. Maintain project work plans and tracking tools to monitor milestones and deliverables. 4. Coordinate project activities with internal teams and external partners. 5. Track progress, manage risks and issues, and escalate concerns as needed. 6. Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure effective communication across stakeholders. 7. Support alignment of project goals with regulatory requirements, IP strategies, and commercialization plans. 8. Serve as the primary project liaison with clinical teams, inventors, legal counsel, and other partners. 9. Coordinate with external stakeholders including vendors, investors, and regulatory agencies. 10. Support preparation of project updates and reporting for RNI-A leadership. 11. Maintain clear documentation of project progress and communications. 12. Support grant applications, market research, and other documentation as needed. 13. Contribute to continuous improvement of RNI-A project management processes. 14. Assist with onboarding new partners and external collaborators as projects evolve. 15. Maintain a flexible and collaborative approach to support the evolving needs of the incubator. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and use of computer equipment. Ability to travel as required for project needs. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 1. Standard office environment. 2. Periodic driving and travel to various WVU Medicine hospitals and clinics across West Virginia and surrounding states. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Strong project planning, coordination, and organizational skills. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication. 3. Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. 4. Understanding of innovation processes, IP/patents, regulatory requirements, and commercialization strategies. 5. Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar), MS Office, and collaboration platforms. 6. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information. 7. Ability to work well under high stress conditions and in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. 8. Ability to work independently or cooperatively as a team member. 9. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple concurrent projects. 10. Ability to travel domestically and be onsite in Morgantown regularly. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt) Company:
SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System Cost Center:
500 SYSTEM Administration Address:
781 Chestnut Ridge Road Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
The Innovation Project Manager provides project leadership and coordination for initiatives under the WVU Medicine innovation incubator, RNI Accelerator LLC (RNI-A). The role supports the development, commercialization, and launch of new technologies, products, and services that originate from the incubator. The Project Manager will coordinate across internal departments, inventors, legal (IP/patent), clinical teams, and external partners to drive innovation projects from early-stage development through clinical testing, regulatory approval, and market launch. This role will help ensure that RNI-A projects are effectively planned, resourced, and executed in alignment with WVU Medicine's innovation and commercialization strategy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's degree in a related field. OR 2. High School Diploma/equivalent with four (4) years of relevant experience in project management, innovation, commercialization, or product development. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Project Management Certification (PMP, Lean/Six Sigma) CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Lead project planning and management for assigned RNI-A innovation initiatives. 2. Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans. 3. Maintain project work plans and tracking tools to monitor milestones and deliverables. 4. Coordinate project activities with internal teams and external partners. 5. Track progress, manage risks and issues, and escalate concerns as needed. 6. Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure effective communication across stakeholders. 7. Support alignment of project goals with regulatory requirements, IP strategies, and commercialization plans. 8. Serve as the primary project liaison with clinical teams, inventors, legal counsel, and other partners. 9. Coordinate with external stakeholders including vendors, investors, and regulatory agencies. 10. Support preparation of project updates and reporting for RNI-A leadership. 11. Maintain clear documentation of project progress and communications. 12. Support grant applications, market research, and other documentation as needed. 13. Contribute to continuous improvement of RNI-A project management processes. 14. Assist with onboarding new partners and external collaborators as projects evolve. 15. Maintain a flexible and collaborative approach to support the evolving needs of the incubator. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and use of computer equipment. Ability to travel as required for project needs. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 1. Standard office environment. 2. Periodic driving and travel to various WVU Medicine hospitals and clinics across West Virginia and surrounding states. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Strong project planning, coordination, and organizational skills. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication. 3. Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. 4. Understanding of innovation processes, IP/patents, regulatory requirements, and commercialization strategies. 5. Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar), MS Office, and collaboration platforms. 6. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information. 7. Ability to work well under high stress conditions and in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. 8. Ability to work independently or cooperatively as a team member. 9. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple concurrent projects. 10. Ability to travel domestically and be onsite in Morgantown regularly. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt) Company:
SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System Cost Center:
500 SYSTEM Administration Address:
781 Chestnut Ridge Road Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.