Alliance Lead

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Alliance Lead

ERIK | Technology Commercialization

The Ohio State University's Innovation and Commercialization team within the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) utilizes knowledge and expertise to manage ongoing partnerships with outside entities, equity compliance, and a portfolio of startups under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Health Science Innovation and Technology. The Alliance Lead will play a critical role in managing cross‑functional projects spanning new business development transactions to existing strategic alliance partnerships at The Ohio State University, contributing to the university's broader innovation ecosystem under the direction of the Associate Director, Intellectual Property & Award Management and in partnership with Director of Licensing and Business Development.

This role will be responsible for managing compliance and relationships of executed agreements between Ohio State and outside entities, equity received from licensing transactions and entrepreneurship activities ("Innovation Equity"); independently performing ongoing monitoring and engagement with the university's portfolio companies external to the university and working closely with Ohio State faculty; collaborating with other teams within ERIK, including technology licensing, compliance, Sponsored Project Officers, and finance;

and participating in onboarding new team members, including training, mentoring, and providing guidance as needed.

Due to U.S. export control regulations governing information, technology, and facilities accessed during the performance of work, applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as "protected individuals" pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b). OSU will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

• A strong blend of strategic acumen, project management expertise, and influential leadership skills.
• Highly collaborative, possess a track record of building and maintaining cross‑functional relationships, and able to communicate business topics effectively with senior management and across cultures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, detail‑oriented, able to maintain good working relationships within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Proactive individual contributor with demonstrated experience maintaining high quality work product.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact with others in a consistently positive manner, facilitate communication across teams or departments, and gain consensus around decision making.

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Specialized knowledge proficiency in engagement, partnership, or alliance manager role, or in venture capital investment activities, university technology commercialization, and new venture formation processes.
• Knowledge of early‑stage debt and equity financings, cap tables and ability to perform pro forma…