| The Technology Development Fund program (TDF program) is a program within the Technology Innovation and Development Office (TIDO) dedicated to translating high-impact academic technologies into the independently-validated, later-stage opportunities sought by industry partners and investors. The program provides access to a seed-stage academic catalyst fund, to advisors and mentors with product development expertise, a network of contract organizations and active project management. Technologies supported by TDF program range from therapeutics and devices, to diagnostics and vaccines in both pediatric and adult indications With supervision, the TDF Program Coordinator coordinates activities and functions of the TDF program to ensure that goals and objectives specified for the program are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications.
Responsibilities: - Coordinates activities and daily operations of the TDF program. Assist in the development of new or revision of TDF program goals and objectives.
- Provides TIDO faculty and researchers, and potential collaborators information about facilities, services and activities in or outside the hospital.
- Assists inventors with preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.
- Confers with and advises staff and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and TDF program goals.
- Prepares periodic reports and records on TDF program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
- Assists in evaluation of program effectiveness to develop improved methods.
- Reviews applications or other TDF program documents independently or in conjunction with supervisor to determine acceptance or make decisions pertaining to the TDF program.
- Assists with recruitment and supervision of interns.
- Assists with written communication and promotional literature.
- Plans workshops, meetings or conferences; coordinates logistics, scheduling and participant communications.
- Interacts and maintains liaison with staff, faculty and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives.
- Generates, updates and maintains TDF program databases.
- Organizes meetings with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate the proposals. Plans the agenda and generate content for the meetings.
- Generates, updates and maintains TDF program databases.
- Maintains metrics to monitor performance of the TDF program.
Requirements: - Bachelors Degree ( Masters Preferred).
- Experience and understanding of academic research, academic medical centers, and the life science and medical device industries; Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Work requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
- Work requires the ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies.
- The position requires a team player who is able to function effectively in a highly complex organizational environment but also able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational, time and project management skills; attention to detail; problem-solving skills; and the ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. |
