Innovations Partnerships Program Manager

Overview

Innovations Partnerships Program Manager – The role operates within CU Anschutz Innovations, coordinating, operationalizing, and advancing multi‑stakeholder partnerships including translational research, data collaborations, co‑development, and commercialization initiatives. The position blends operational execution, process development, relationship management, and strategic planning to ensure partnership sustainability and success.

• 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 a 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; manage all onsite logistics such as room reservations, audiovisual setup, security access, hospitality, visitor protocols, and catering.
• Prepare and distribute meeting materials such as agendas, briefing books, presentations, talking points, and follow‑up documentation.
• Assist the Director of Innovation Strategy in the development of materials, plans, and documentation regarding partnerships and strategy.
• Support primary and secondary research efforts to inform strategy development.

• Bachelor's degree in business, science, healthcare administration, project management, communications, or a related field.
• 4‑6 years of professional experience in alliance management, project management, partnership management, business operations, or related fields.

• 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.

• 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.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of 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.

CU Anschutz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The University is 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.

Screening of applications begins March 13, 2026.
and submit a cover letter, résumé/CV, and references.

$83,083 – $105,682