Manager, External Innovation
NuVasive
At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
Position Summary:
The Manager, External Innovation will assist in the planning and execution of Corporate Development initiatives. As a key member of our dynamic and active Corporate Development team, you will support the evaluation, due diligence, and deal execution of inorganic business opportunities, including early-stage IP and technologies, whether strategically targeted or surgeon initiated.
Essential Functions:
Support the external innovation process through the evaluation of early-stage IP and technology
Serve as a point of contact for all external innovation, interfacing with surgeons, universities, hospitals and/or other sources
Organize data, teasers, and other materials while maintaining internal tracking systems
Engage with product development leaders to conduct comprehensive technical and strategic reviews
Engage IP & regulatory teams in the assessment of technology with discrete intellectual property
Drive monthly deliverables for the review of inorganic opportunities with Company management
Support due diligence processes, compiling, organizing and analyzing information for M&A, licensing, investment, or other deal structures
Perform other duties as assigned
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
Excellent organization, communication and critical thinking skills
Strong ability to work independently, multi-task and respond to requests in timely manner
Strong project management & planning skills with proven ability to work in cross-functional teams
Demonstrated track record of delivering exceptional work product
Demonstrated ability to participate in strategic initiatives
Outstanding professional & personal maturity
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office product suite (Power Point, Excel, Word)
Healthcare or medical device experience strongly preferred
Engineering background a definite plus
Investment Banking or Consulting experience a definite plus
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.
Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.