Venture Development Manager

The University of Utah is building the future of innovation and were looking for a connector, strategist, and startup champion to help turn promising technologies into successful companies.The Manager, Venture Portfolio identifies university technologies with strong startup potential and develops the initial strategies needed to move those opportunities toward company formation. This position leads startup viability assessment, initial portfolio prioritization, and early commercialization planning, helping the Technology Licensing Office make informed and consistent decisions about which opportunities should be advanced as startups.Working closely with faculty inventors, licensing professionals, venture development staff, and industry experts, the Manager evaluates market potential, technology differentiation, commercial risks, and potential business models. The position also co-leads the Startup Design Studio, where initial commercialization strategies are pressure-tested and translated into actionable venture development plans.This is a unique opportunity to sit at the center of the Universitys innovation ecosystem working closely with the TLO team, inventors, entrepreneurs, and investors to accelerate the growth of breakthrough ideas into successful companies.Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.