Senior Director, Commercial Strategy

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the venture creation, external partnership, and business innovation activities of Innovation Ventures, overseeing startup formation, strategic incubation, and deployment of both internally generated and externally sourced innovations.
• Guide the assessment of business opportunities, financial modeling, and strategic collaborations that drive health innovation forward; provide oversight of deal flow and diligence reviews.
• Lead the formation and early‑stage development of institutional spinouts based on Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center intellectual property assets, driving revenue and mission‑aligned impact.
• Build strategic relationships with startups, accelerators, and venture networks to source high‑potential innovations aligned with institutional priorities; identify and vet external startup technologies for piloting and potential integration into CCHMC operations.
• Conduct market, competitive, and financial assessments for innovation opportunities, investments, and ventures; support the Portfolio team with business case development and analytics for high‑value intellectual property when requested.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in opportunity development, coordinating with clinical, information services, and operational partners to scope and execute innovation deployments and ensure seamless integration into existing workflows.
• Direct the strategic transactions and partnerships team, fostering external relationships and internal coordination; provide mentorship and guidance to team members, aligning individual strengths with strategic goals to drive high‑impact outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in innovation, business development, venture creation, or startup partnerships.
• Preferred:
  Master’s or other advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PhD).
• Preferred:
  Experience with financial modeling and valuation.
• Preferred:
  Fluency in the health innovation ecosystem.
• Preferred:
  Expertise in market and opportunity assessment.

South Campus

Full time

Day (United States of America)

Innovation Ventures

Regular

1

40

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status: $ - $

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability