Accepting Applications for the Innovation Fellows Program Director
Accepting Applications for the
University of Minnesota Medical Devices Center Innovation Fellows Director
Application Deadline is June 24, 2014
The University of Minnesota is searching for a Director for the Innovation Fellows Program. Those encouraged to apply: professionals with medical experience and people with special interest & experience in medical device innovation. Applicants must be dedicated to managing a team of highly driven innovators and have knowledge to help them succeed in their goals. We would prefer someone who has graduated from a University-based fellows program, has management experience in innovative settings, and has senior leadership experience in the medical device industry.
The University of Minnesota Medical Devices Innovation Fellows Program is sponsored by the University of Minnesota Medical Devices Center, part of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine and the College of Science & Engineering. The program already has seen much success with 120 invention disclosures and 58 patent applications filed on those inventions in the program's first five years.
Responsibilities:
Lead a team of Fellows through the innovation process and address their needs
Managing a demanding program in a professional setting
Providing assistance in the areas of IP, business, regulatory, design, innovation, and building/testing prototypes
Requirements:
MD or PhD in engineering, including mechanical engineering, material science, electrical engineering, or biomedical engineering
A history with patent disclosures, experience with FDA requirements, company development, and evidence of medical device innovation
Experience in leading product innovation and development of medical devices including experiences in large, medium, and small companies
Benefits:
Use of first-class facilities in engineering & medicine at the University of Minnesota
Yearly salary and health benefits provided for the duration of the appointment
Connect with highly acclaimed professionals in the medical, business, and innovation field
How to Apply:
Fill out and submit the online application, cover letter, and curriculum vitae for Requisition Number 191795 at the University Employment Website.
For more information, please go to the Medical Devices Center website (www.mdc.umn.edu)
Contact two referees to write letters of recommendation
The application deadline is Tuesday, June 24th, 2014. The online application and all supporting documents must be uploaded and/or submitted by the application deadline. Apply Today!
Please direct questions regarding this application process to ifpinfo@umn.edu.
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