Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobDisplays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principlesActively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Establish and maintain robust working relationships with key stakeholders including faculty and scientists.Communicate regularly on behalf of the department to ensure the smooth transfer of information to relevant stakeholders in order to facilitate the business of the department.Interact with all levels of personnel throughout HMH campuses, as well as outside organizations.Create, review and negotiate agreements which may include Material Transfer Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements with third parties in conjunction with legal Services.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review and evaluate invention disclosures including performing background scientific patent literature searches and assessing the scientific merit, patentability and commercial potential of inventions.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensure the reporting on invention disclosures, patent prosecution and commercialization to funding sources including federal reporting through iEdison, CPRIT, and corporate clients, as required.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Market HMH technology focusing on the analysis and evaluation of market opportunities, prepare market and promotional materials for business and internal audiences, identify marketing targets--collect, organize and present market information internally to target potential clients and provide further information to interested parties as necessary.Commercialize HMH intellectual property, including identification of potential licensees, and the maintenance and auditing of ongoing commercial relationships.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssist or lead, as necessary, the engagement of industry partners about potential licensing agreements by fostering, developing and growing strategic partnerships and collaborations.Interact with industry on a regular basis to expand HMH networks, keep abreast of market/technology trends and associated business opportunities that are relevant for HMH in order to achieve strategic, mid and long rang research and business goals.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Qualifications EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical engineering or in a life sciences related discipline or additional four years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of a degreeMasters degree or PhD preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
3 Years of relevant experience in business negotiation and intellectual property management3-5 years industry experience in life science, engineering, or technology fields, preferredBusiness development, financial modeling, and marketing experience, preferred License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
N/A KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesSufficient scientific background to understand complex scientific concepts and translate them into business termsAbility to manage multiple projectsAbility to work successfully in a team/group setting as well as self-motivated to complete projects with minimal supervisionFamiliarity with INTEUM
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform NoScrubs NoBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile
Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.
In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.
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