Title: Program Manager, Life Sciences Programs

The Start2 Group seeks a highly driven, passionate team-player to join our U.S. team and help execute existing life sciences accelerator programs

Location: Office in Cambridge, MA, and remote as agreed upon

Job Function: Full-time

Start: Immediately

Compensation: Commensurate with job experience

Responsibilities

You will work to efficiently and expertly execute our Life Sciences Accelerator program and contribute to the continued growth of our organization by bringing your new ideas, insights and a collaborative spirit to a fun and diverse pan-American team. You will work directly with international life sciences and healthtech startups to understand their needs, identify and cultivate a relevant mentor team for them. You will then work with those startups over multiple months, helping to identify the appropriate commercial, clinical and regulatory strategies to support their U.S. Market entry.

The successful candidate is passionate about life sciences innovation and acceleration, has a track record of enabling de-risking and scaling of healthtech and life sciences startups, and is excited about the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the success of the startups in our programs.

Specific tasks in these focus areas include

Ensure programs run smoothly, efficiently, on time and on target for our ambitious agenda – specifically at it relates to program execution and reporting to government agencies and private organizations that fund our programs
Perform project management tasks for startups in our programs, including arranging and preparing regular update meetings and calls with portfolio companies and mentors, record minutes, and follow up on action items
Understand and benchmark the progress of our startups as they move through the program
Manage mentors and other subject matter experts and secure new mentors and subject matter experts as programs or startups require
Facilitate mentor matching for our startups, organize, prepare, and host deep-dive meetings and weekly project meetings with companies in our programs, including identifying and recruiting experts to participate in these meetings
Work hand-in-hand with our Scouting Team to assess the pipeline of startups poised for growth, their fit within the Life Sciences programs, and identify synergies with other Start2 teams and locations
Collect metrics on the program and startups’ performance and create quarterly reports

What You Bring to the Role

Knowledgeable about commercial de-risking activities, product launch, market development or market entry strategies of healthtech or life sciences products, or consulting in or around the healthtech or life sciences space
Understands the U.S. healthcare innovation landscape in academia or industry
Highly organized with strong coordination skills and attention to detail, ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Experience running your own startup, entrepreneurial project(s), or experience in an operational role in a healthcare startup
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with a structured mindset to approaching problem-solving and meeting deadlines
Fluent in English
Ability to travel domestically, with occasional international travel
Must be authorized to work in the United States

What We Offer

Competitive benefits, including 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums and 401k options
A small, focused team where everyone has the opportunity to work independently, lead projects and bring new ideas to the table
An open-minded and motivated team that accomplishes tasks together and relies on excellent individual performance, team playing, and humor
An international work environment with opportunities to travel domestically and internationally
Diverse tasks that create impact within the global startup and innovation world to improve the health of patients

How To Apply

Please submit your application via email by Oct 31, 2024, to Katrina Marsters at the address below. In addition to providing your resume, please include a one-page cover letter in which you tell us about yourself, why you want to work at Start2 Group, and why you are a match for this position.

Contact: Katrina Marsters, Operations Manager, Start2 Group, Inc., katrina.marsters@start2.group

About Start2 Group:

Start2 Group is a global powerhouse taking your startup journey to the next level.

As a premier international innovation platform, we serve as the ultimate destination for growth-oriented startups, corporations, and governments to shape and scale purpose-driven ventures.

Founded in 2008, Start2 Group has consistently played a pivotal role in the success stories of 1600+ of startups, guiding them seamlessly from initial fundraising to global expansion. Our influence spans key markets across Europe, the America, Asia, and the Middle East, shaping the future of innovation on a global scale.

Join us in fostering purpose-driven innovation across borders.

EEO Statement:

Start2 Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and by embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, medical condition, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

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