Manager Education & Entrepreneurship - Mount Sinai Innovation Partners.

We are seeking an experienced professional for a mid-level role within the Marketing and Outreach Team of Mount Sinai Innovation Partners (‘MSIP’). The individual in this role is a trusted mentor to Mount Sinai’s inventors and will direct and execute educational programming on asset acceleration, entrepreneurship and startup activities for the Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS). The position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Marketing and Outreach and works collaboratively with all the other functional units within MSIP (Business Development, Alliance Management, Intellectual Property, Contracts, and Operations) as well as Mount Sinai administration, faculty, postdocs, students, staff and clinicians. The individual in this role understands the strength of translational research and commercialization best practices, develops strong relationships and networks, and is effective in educating a wide audience as well as one-on-one. The individual in this role is seen as a thought leader of entrepreneurship within Mount Sinai and the larger NYC life science ecosystem.

Responsible for overseeing staff, operations and resources within one or more departments or divisions. This individual ensures optimal results in day to day administrative, financial operations and high employee engagement. The Senior Manager ensures that the department is run according to institutional policies and any applicable regulatory requirements.

• Enhances current IP, commercialization and entrepreneurship courses with graduate school, and the MSIP Internship curriculum.
  • Directs the development of graduate school curriculum focused on innovation and entrepreneurship; recruits qualified MSHS faculty and outside experts and delivers lectures as appropriate.
• Provides interactive and ongoing education and support to MSHS inventors/investigators on an individual or group basis as needed; responds to inquiries about SBIR/STTR funding and other entrepreneurial activities.
• Establishes, maintains, grows, and mines an active network of academic and industry contacts involved in asset acceleration, entrepreneurship education, and company formation.
• Fosters relationships and acts as a mentor and thought leader for the Mount Sinai innovation community, including masters/MD/PhD students, postdocs/research associates, and faculty, as well as the larger NYC life science ecosystem.
• Provides access to innovation and entrepreneurial resources in the form of training, connection and access to funding as well as technology development.
• Uses position at the interface of MSIP/Mount Sinai/NYC biotech community to create connections and identify the need for new programs or initiatives to better serve Mount Sinai students and faculty.
• Effectively uses emotional information to manage up and down; recognizes when to ask for support from other MSIP domain experts; navigates and resolves conflicts while preserving positive relationships. Participates in the review of MSIP candidates for hire. Acts as an MSIP brand ambassador and reflects the brand (at all times) in: appearance, language, work ethic and behavior.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree or higher preferred, or combination of appropriate administrative/managerial experience and education/training. Master's or Ph.D. in LIfe Sciences field is preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant, progressive administrative experience (2+ years of supervisory preferred)

Preferred :

• 3-5 years of experience in working within the NYC life sciences ecosystem, and connections to the NYC entrepreneurial and startup community.
• Understands the strength and power of translational research and how to evaluate early-stage research from any scientific discipline that is potentially commercially relevant; appropriately positions early-stage assets for commercial partnership.
• Has a strong foundational understanding of intellectual property law and how academic assets can be commercialized.
• Has created educational materials for a targeted audience.
• Ability to give effective presentations to large groups Familiar with federally funded research and academic grant process, specifically SBIRs and STTRs.

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $95450 - $143175 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.