GlobalSTL, an initiative of BioSTL, is seeking driven, resourceful candidates in a Healthcare Innovation Associate role to join our mission of transforming the model of health care delivery and improving the health and economic vitality of our region.
This position will report to the GlobalSTL Healthcare Business Development Director and will be a full-time, salaried position with BioSTL.
Building upon GlobalSTL’s international innovation sourcing platform, developed across 15 countries and growing, this exciting role will be sourcing digital health solutions for both a consortium of large health organizations across multiple Midwest states with combined revenues of more than $350 Billion (~ 10% of US Healthcare spending – more than Boston, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Cleveland) and an ecosystem of rural and urban health stakeholders seeking to bring solutions to underserved and at-risk populations.
As a member of the GlobalSTL team, the Healthcare Innovation Associate will actively participate in the following responsibilities:
Through this rewarding work and in a highly collaborative environment, GlobalSTL is transforming US health care and positioning St. Louis as the center for health care innovation. In the Healthcare Innovation Associate role, you can expect to:
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong interest in entrepreneurs and small business development and can develop relationships, build networks and develop win-win solutions. Past exposure to technical evaluations, due diligence on a variety of products and services, and intellectual property review among startups or commercial settings are highly desirable experiences for this position. Other preferred skills include a demonstrated track record of conducting deep diligence of healthcare innovation and establishing value proposition for US healthcare players, takes initiative to learn new skills and curiosity to continuously improve current processes, an overall diversity in previous assignments that demonstrate flexibility among the ability to manage a process, planning and organization skills, namely the ability to establish work plans, multi-task and prioritize simultaneous projects, negotiation skills, working knowledge of standard contract terms, excellent listening, written and oral communication skills – to articulate complex business situations clearly and articulately with senior executives of diverse backgrounds (corporations, investors, entrepreneurs, researchers and governmental agencies) in a global setting, and a demonstrated passion for international business, people and culture.
Pay is commensurate with experience and is benchmarked against market rates. Benefit package for full-time employees includes excellent health coverage, generous retirement savings match, tuition assistance, and other benefits to support employees personally and professionally.
Please upload a detailed letter of interest and resume on the BioSTL.org website under this job posting heading. Confidential inquiries can be submitted to Scott Huston at shuston@biostl.org with this job posting title in the subject line. For more information, visit GlobalSTL, and biostl.org.
Full, up-to-date vaccination against COVID is required for employment. Exemptions may be granted for medical contraindications and for sincerely held religious beliefs. Exemption requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
BioSTL is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable ecosystem. We are committed to seeking individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences who will bring diverse perspectives to this work. This is an equal employment opportunity.
Since 2001, St. Louis nonprofit BioSTL has laid the foundation for the region's innovation economy with a comprehensive set of transformational programs that advance St. Louis’ leadership in solving important world challenges in agriculture, medicine, health care, and other technology areas. BioSTL has introduced nationally acclaimed initiatives in startup creation and investment (BioGenerator), strategic business attraction (GlobalSTL), physical environment (including Cortex and BioGenerator Labs), entrepreneur support (Fundamentals), seed and venture capital, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and public policy. Find us online at biostl.org and follow us on twitter at @BioSTL.