Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition,

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Classification Title:	Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Clinical Professor
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and, in addition, be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level.
Job Description:	The University of Florida College of Pharmacy seeks a visionary entrepreneurial leader to build a sustained culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across its education, research and clinical missions. This senior position will direct the Pharmacy Innovation Leadership Laboratory, or PILL, building partnerships with industry and venture capitalists, expanding commercialization opportunities and supporting faculty and student innovators. They will develop programs and infrastructure that translate ideas and discoveries into meaningful products, ventures and health solutions.

Through inter-college collaboration, enhance and coordinate coursework that emphasizes scientific entrepreneurship.
Design incentive models that align innovation and commercialization with promotion, tenure, and professional advancement.
Provide hands-on guidance related to creation of intellectual property, market validation, and funding strategies.
Develop mentorship networks connecting faculty innovators with entrepreneurs, clinicians, and industry experts.

What We Offer

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Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.

To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits

Required Qualifications:

✓Terminal degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in pharmacy, biomedical sciences, engineering, or related field. A candidate without a terminal degree but with exceptional qualifications and demonstrated experience will also be considered.

✓Demonstrated experience in successful entrepreneurship and innovation, conduct of translational research, with achievement of commercialization.

✓Proven ability to lead culture change and influence faculty, staff, and senior leadership.

✓Strong knowledge of intellectual property, technology transfer, and product development.

✓Working knowledge of startup formation, capitalization, funding stages, and regulatory and market access considerations.

✓10+ years of experience launching or leading startups, translational programs, or industry partnerships.

✓Familiarity with pharmaceutical development, digital health, medical devices, diagnostics, or regulatory pathways.

✓10+ years of experience with venture capital, corporate partnerships, or academic leadership roles.

✓Track record of securing philanthropic or external funding for innovation initiatives.