OKBIOSTART Launch Program Manager (Project Management)
The Oklahoma Biotech Startup Programs (OKBIOSTART) Launch Program Manager is a key member of the Tom Love Innovation Hub staff, working closely with the OKBIOSTART Executive Director to plan and execute outreach, training, and mentoring initiatives. The Program Manager will be responsible for a broad spectrum of tasks and projects supporting programs designed to increase Oklahoma's competitiveness in biotech for early-stage innovators. The OKBIOSTART Programs will bring together key ecosystem partners across academia, investors, corporate, government, and entrepreneurial support organizations to accelerate innovation, commercialize research, and grow new biotech startups in Central Oklahoma in a repeatable, scalable manner. This Program Manager position will support the creation and implementation of the OKBIOSTART Launch Program. Launch is a tailored program for successful Concept teams and is designed to drive them toward the key milestones to secure investment. Launch implements the strategies from Concept to provide translational research grants to mature the technology; mentors and legal support to build the teams and start growing the business; guidance and support to secure funding through SBIR/STTR grants and investors; and connection to physical infrastructure for business activities.
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for daily program management throughout the program lifecycle.
- Aligns deliverables to the program's outcome.
- Manages the program budget.
- Provides oversight of ongoing projects.
- Assesses program effectiveness and identifies areas of improvement.
- Develops program goals and objectives.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Composing or presenting oral and written communications.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:
- 48 months of program development, program management or related experience.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 96 months of related experience.
Skills:
- Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Able to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations
- Able to effectively evaluate projects, programs and produce comprehensive reports
- Able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
- Strong initiative to solve problems
- Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
Certifications:
- Valid Driver's License
Advertised Physical Requirements:
- Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
- Standard Office Environment.
- Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
- May be required to travel.
- May require contact with other departments and university officials.
Departmental Preferences:
- Project management experience.
- Entrepreneurial program development experience.
- Experience with leading entrepreneurial support programs, technology transition, venture capital, product development, and commercialization.
- Biotech startup or support program experience.
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
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