About This Role
This role provides high-level administrative, logistical, and operational support for the Brown Biomedical Innovations to Impact (BBII) program. It plays a critical part in building and sustaining a vibrant biomedical entrepreneurship ecosystem across Brown University and Brown University Health.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the request for proposals (RFP) and review cycle of the translationally focused BBII innovation grants
- Serve as the operational point of contact for the Innovation Fellows and Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs)
- Track program metrics
- Provide general administrative support
- Manage event logistics for commercialization workshops, external review committee meetings, and pitch events
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Manage shifting priorities
- Interact professionally with faculty, clinicians, biotech industry experts, and advisors
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 1-2 years’ program management and/or administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working in a university office, an academic medical center research environment, a startup accelerator, or a non-profit is highly advantageous
- Excellent administrative, organizational, and communication skills
- Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to interface effectively with diverse groups, including academic scientists, busy clinicians, institutional leaders, and external investors
- Initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and comfortable adapting to grant/project management portals
- Criminal background and education check required
- Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Benefits
- Additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown
Important Details
- Contract: fixed term with a current end date of 6/30/2031, may be extended based upon available funding
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
Application Process
- Submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for
About the Company
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer and a registered employer in Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
