Innovations Partnerships Program Manager – 39054 University Staff
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: CU
Innovations
Job Title: Innovations Partnerships Program Manager
Position
#:00845304 – Requisition #:39054
The Innovations Partnerships Program Manager
works within CU Anschutz Innovations complex, matrixed academic medical center environment to coordinate, operationalize, and advance multi
stakeholder partnerships. This includes data driven collaborations, clinical & translational research initiatives, co-development
opportunities, collaborations with hospital partners, and industry oriented strategic alliances. The role blends operational execution,
process development, relationship management, and strategic planning to ensure partnership sustainability and success.
The
Innovations Partnerships Program Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and strengthening strategic partnerships between CU Anschutz
Innovations and its external collaborators, including industry partners, clinical stakeholders, academic institutions, and technology
development entities. This role provides operational oversight of assigned alliances, ensuring that collaborative projects advance
institutional goals, comply with governance requirements, and deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.
The Innovations Partnerships
Program Manager functions as a central connector, relationship manager, and project coordinator who drives execution, facilitates
cross-campus coordination, and ensures partnerships remain aligned with CU Anschutz Innovations’ mission and strategic priorities. The
Innovations Partnerships Program Manager will also manage a range of onsite meetings and partnership related events to support
collaboration, strategic alignment, and relationship development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison to
partner organizations, acting as the trusted conduit between CU Anschutz Innovations, industry collaborators, faculty, and cross functional
teams. - Maintain clear understanding of partner priorities, competitive dynamics, and scientific, regulatory, and operational
considerations. - Establish detailed project plans, dependencies, deadlines, risk mitigation strategies, and communication
pathways. - Contribute to development and execution of long-range partnership strategies and operational frameworks.
- Partner
with industry collaborators to identify high value strategic relationships, including translational research, data partnerships, co
development, and commercialization aligned opportunities. - Coordinate external stakeholder engagement and execute tasks between
meetings to maintain partnership momentum. - Prepare agendas, track action items, maintain formal documentation, and ensure
comprehensive follow through on all operational tasks. - Plan, coordinate, and execute onsite partner meetings, including working
sessions, leadership visits, project kickoffs, steering committee meetings, and partnership milestone reviews, including management of all
onsite logistics such as room reservations, audio visual setup, security access, hospitality, visitor protocols, and catering to ensure a
seamless professional experience - Prepare and distribute meeting materials such as agendas, briefing books, presentations, talking
points, follow up documentation. - Assist the Director of Innovation Strategy in the development of materials, plans, and
documentation regarding partnerships and strategic. - Support primary and secondary research efforts to inform strategy
development.
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in
City, State.
CU Anschutz Innovations is an integral part of The University of Colorado’s
Anschutz Medical Campus, a top-tier academic medical institution, collaborating with pioneering researchers, clinicians, staff, and external
partners at the University of Colorado, staff at UCHealth and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Together, we power innovation by imagining,
discovering and commercializing advanced healthcare solutions, including treatments, medical devices, and cutting-edge
technologies.
Our mission at CU Anschutz Innovations is driven by the unique collaborative environment we operate in, and our guiding
principle is to transform breakthrough discoveries and treatments into realities within an efficient ecosystem that accelerates their
availability to patients. This approach not only empowers our partners to have an immediate and meaningful impact but also enhances the
quality of life and outcomes for patients now and in the future, at both CU and beyond.
Benefits statement to include in all
benefits-eligible positions:
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional
amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical:
Multiple plan options - Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a)
Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay - Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum
accrual 352 hours) - Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees
have access to this benefit on all CU campuses - ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many
additional perks & programs with the CU
Advantage.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
in business, science, healthcare administration, project management, communications, or related field - 4-6 years of professional
experience in alliance management, project management, partnership management, business operations, or related fields.
Applicants
must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6+ years of
experience in alliance or partnership management within a health, biotech, academic, or medical environment. - Project Management
certification. - Experience implementing strategic operational plans and collaborating with leadership on complex
initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. - Outstanding customer service skills.
- Strong
strategic, analytical, and innovative thinking. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within complex
organizations. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
- Financial,
operational, and strategic planning acumen. - Ability to synthesize scientific, business, and regulatory perspectives into actionable
recommendations.
For full consideration, please submit the following
document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in
the position
2. Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if
appropriate), and email address
Questions should be directed to: Lindley Pagels, [email protected]
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but
preference will be given to complete applications received by March 13, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or
may not be considered.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this
position has been established as $83,083 – $105,682
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the
University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible
for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of
Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are
treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act,
please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a
safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all prospective employees.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination
against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you
work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz,
you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or
volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll
in the occupational health medical
surveillance program.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
:
Business Services Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 21705 – ADM-CHAN Anschutz Tech
Transfe Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Feb 19, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name:
Lindley Pagels Posting Contact Email: [email protected]
Position Number: 00845304
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=39054&lang=en
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