Director, Emory Innovations Incorporated (EII)

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, coordinates, and is responsible for major strategic, operational, and administrative activities for at least one Emory Innovations Incorporated (EII) operating unit or major program within central EII, including contracts and investments, budget planning, financial analysis and operations, intellectual property and conflict of interest management, and human resources.
• Serves as a leader with operating unit or program decision-making authority, including overall budget development and strategy presentation responsibility.
• Works with the Executive Director to develop business strategy including well-defined goals, prepare budget projections, mitigate financial risks, oversee operations, and monitor progress towards goals.
• Develops initiatives to ensure the sustained growth of the operating unit or program.
• Acts as a liaison between Emory leadership and scientific investigators, Office of Technology Transfer, Biolocity, Office of the General Counsel, and other administrative offices as appropriate to develop the operating unit or program.
• Performs related responsibilities as required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree, preferably in business, finance, or related science field, and seven years of professional business or management experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Previous supervisory experience.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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