Innovation Entrepreneur In Residence

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

1d•$45 - $66•Remote

About The Position

Mass General Brigham Ventures, the venture capital arm of Mass General Brigham (MGB), seeks talented and experienced individuals to support the fund’s mission of technology translation as a EIR. The EIR will apply his/her startup knowledge, operational experience, and market opportunity perspective to support and guide translation strategy and technical development of new technology emerging from the MGB investigator community. A critical responsibility of this position will be to help create a compelling business and program development plan based on market need, potential impact, project stage, and venture investment criteria. The candidate will bring an extensive professional network and will leverage MGBV’s expertise and resources to present and promote MGB venture start-up opportunities to potential co-investors and strategic partners. It is expected that the EIR will play a role in the Newco beyond its first financing and will have the requisite operational skills to drive the company forward through the formative stages.

Requirements

Master’s degree is required.
At least 10 years of experience in early-stage biotech or pharma discovery and development is required.
Strong organizational skills.
Creativity.
Motivation.
Scientific acumen.
Excellent communicator.
Sign MGB’s confidentiality agreement.

Nice To Haves

PhD is preferred in relevant disciplines.
Demonstrated success in raising capital for start-up, seed and early-stage companies is preferred.
Experience in working with and leading diverse teams including business development, academic scientists and clinical professionals in a startup environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and guide translation strategy and technical development of new technology emerging from the MGB investigator community.
Create a compelling business and program development plan based on market need, potential impact, project stage, and venture investment criteria.
Leverage MGBV’s expertise and resources to present and promote MGB venture start-up opportunities to potential co-investors and strategic partners.
Play a role in the Newco beyond its first financing and drive the company forward through the formative stages.
Lend expertise as part of the broader MGB Innovation organization.