Director, growth and innovation | Rockville, MD

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  • Location: Rockville, MD

and potential cures; advance global health and equity in care; and celebrate and train the next generation of scientists. Established by Congress in 1990 to support the mission of the NIH, the FNIH is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.

For more information about the FNIH, please visit fnih. org. EOE STATEMENT: The FNIH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The FNIH celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

employees. The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is seeking a Director, Growth and Innovation who will contribute to the ambition of the FNIH to expand its scale and impact and further evolve its portfolio of programs that support NIH and biomedical science and scientists through novel approaches to partnerships, alliances, and resource development.

The Director will coordinate and collaborate with key internal stakeholders across FNIH departments, especially Science Partnerships and Business Development, to build and expand innovative public-private partnerships. The Director will help shorten the time from program development and design to launch. The Director

must be a seasoned professional capable of working with NIH Institute/Center Directors, leaders in biopharma, and the life science investment community.

The Director will report to the Senior Vice President and Chief Growth & Innovation Officer and will serve on the Strategic Alliances and Advancement leadership team. The ideal candidate is an experienced and inspiring leader able to cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders while broadening the base of FNIH supporters. Primary Responsibilities of the Director: Help manage and lead the collaborative development and implementation of a comprehensive growth and innovation strategy for the FNIH in close collaboration with FNIH and NIH leadership and other key stakeholders and partners, leveraging the FNIH’s experience, reputation, and position in the biomedical R&D and public health ecosystem and its proximity to the world’s most important biomedical research institution.

Ideate and test leads for innovative business lines that extend the reach and impact of the FNIH’s traditional portfolio and sectors, and as part of this ideation and development process, identify potential opportunities to commercialize and scale innovations that contribute to health and health equity. Inspire and champion a culture of innovation and inclusion within the FNIH that extends to our partnerships and programs.

Collaborate with other FNIH executives and actively support the overall strategic intent and priorities of the entire organization. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidates will be able to : Demonstrate leadership, financial, and personnel management abilities. Candidate should be a strong and inspiring leader and able to balance the role of strategist with the ability to deliver timely results while demonstrating sophisticated business insight and analytical thinking. Balance the priorities of multiple stakeholders, navigate obstacles, and respond rapidly to a changing business environment.

Develop and maintain strong credibility and rapport with partners, donors, key stakeholders, and colleagues. Work autonomously while identifying and effectively escalating issues that require higher level or cross-team discussion. Contribute positively to a culture of collaboration, creativity, integrity, and gratitude, and a commitment to incorporating principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all professional actions. Demonstrate strong communication skills.

Help articulate a compelling vision for investing in the FNIH that can be scaled and adopted by all stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have: Experience in strategy or management consulting. Experience with research projects involving government, industry, and academia. Strong analytical background. MBA or advanced degree in a health-related field is a plus. Experience building budgets, setting goals, and presenting results. Willingness to travel nationally/internationally to meet with potential partners and donors. The final salary will be commensurate with experience in the range of $170,000 to $180,000, with an opportunity for a bonus.

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time LOCATION: FNIH (Hybrid) PIf9464d9baa5d-31181-33442434For more details: jobs-search. org/director_rockville-c434171/director-growth-and-innovation-rockville_i1969985623

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