Director of Academic and Industry Partnerships: East Tennessee Health Innovation Alliance - UTK

Job description

The Director of Academic and Industry Partnerships for the East Tennessee Health Innovation Alliance (ETHIA) will lead external engagement and corporate recruitment efforts to expand health and medtech focused collaborations and innovation initiatives. This role will focus on building and sustaining academic and industry partnerships, positioning ETHIA to grow the region's health innovation ecosystem. The Director will work with the Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director to enhance industry engagement and workforce development efforts, while collaborating with academic units at UTK, healthcare providers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to align ETHIA's innovation initiatives research, education, and economic development. The Director will develop, execute, and manage partnerships that drive industry participation in ETHIA's activities, fostering innovation and strategic partnerships. Partnership and Engagement: Lead the development and management of strategic partnerships across health, medtech, life sciences, data/AI, and related sectors aligned with ETHIA’s mission. Serve as ETHIA’s primary point of contact for academic and industry collaborators, ensurin...