The Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research (CCTCR) at ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute links our clinicians, scientists and collaborators such as the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia to promote research aimed at improving cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment. Our end goal is to accelerate our research findings into impactful clinical care plans. Successful translation of these discoveries requires creative and enduring relationships with industry, start-ups, and the life sciences community.

To help us with a rapidly growing program, the CCTCR has an immediate opening for a Manager of Business Development. The individual hired to this position will be responsible for generating new licensing and revenue streams, sponsored research and start-up companies, playing a pivotal role driving the translation and commercialization of CC's research discoveries. They will lead strategy around invention capture, intellectual property protection, asset monetization, negotiate agreements with industry and other key stakeholders of the life sciences community, Identify projects of commercial interest, facilitate the establishment of research collaborations with industry. They will negotiate licenses for intellectual property with established and startup companies and conceptualize and coordinate the strategic application of resources to achieve these targets, including the creation of innovative business arrangements and collaborations.

The successful candidate will possess excellent written (to include technical) and verbal communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. In addition, you should have a critical understanding of basic financial tools like Profit & Loss Statements.

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Business, Business Administration or related field required. Masters preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• 3-5 years' experience with strategy, business development, management consulting and project management related to biomedical research.

• Growing record of accomplishments in research and development and/or technical marketing

Christiana care offers:

• Hybrid Work Schedule

• Diverse and Inclusive culture

• Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision

• 403(b) with a company match

• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out

• 12 week paid parental leave

• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs.

ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.