Senior Director, Commercial Strategy
Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Startup and Spinout Formation - Leads the venture creation, external partnership, and business innovation activities of Innovation Ventures. Oversees startup formation, strategic incubation, and deployment of both internally generated and externally sourced innovations. Guides the assessment of business opportunities, financial modeling, and strategic collaborations that drive health innovation forward. Provides oversight of deal flow and diligence reviews. Leads formation and early-stage development of institutional spinouts based on Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) intellectual property assets. Drives revenue and mission-aligned impact.
Outside-In Innovation - Builds strategic relationships with startups, accelerators, and venture networks to source high-potential innovations aligned with institutional priorities. Identifies and vets external startup technologies for piloting and potential integration into CCHMC operations. Sets and oversees execution of high-level commercial strategies.
Business Opportunity Evaluation - Conducts market, competitive, and financial assessments for innovation opportunities, investments, and ventures. Responsible for ad hoc market analysis to support the Portfolio team with business case development and analytics for high-value intellectual property when requested. Aligns market insights with innovation opportunities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Leads cross-functional teams in opportunity development. Works with clinical, information services, and operational partners to scope and execute innovation deployments. Facilitates alignment across diverse stakeholder groups to ensure seamless integration of innovative solutions into existing workflows and infrastructure.
Team Leadership - Directs the strategic transactions and partnerships team, fostering external relationships and internal coordination. Provides mentorship and guidance to team members, aligning individual strengths with strategic goals to drive high-impact outcomes.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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: Financial modeling and valuation
Preferred: Health innovation ecosystem fluency
Preferred: Market and opportunity assessment
Primary Location
South Campus
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
Innovation Ventures
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
1
Weekly Hours
40
*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status
$173,804.80 - $230,297.60
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
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