Venture Development Officer
Core
Support the development and growth of health innovations, start-ups, and entrepreneurial ventures within the Health Innovation Hub by translating ideas and prototypes into viable, market-oriented ventures.
Role type
Venture Development Officer (Business Development & Commercialization)
Builds
Viable business models, growth strategies, and market-ready health innovation solutions
Domain
Health Innovation / Entrepreneurship / Venture Capital
Required skills
Business development, Financial modelling, Market research, Customer acquisition, Sales strategies, Business planning, Financial literacy, Stakeholder engagement, Coaching and mentoring, Problem-solving
Preferred skills
Experience with startups, Portfolio management, Loans management, Advanced Excel
Technologies
Advanced Excel
Responsibilities
Support innovators to develop viable business models and growth strategies; Guide ventures from ideation through market entry and growth; Support market research and validation of health innovations; Facilitate linkages between ventures and potential customers or healthcare organizations; Provide basic financial modelling and commercial viability assessment; Mentor students and entrepreneurs on business development; Build relationships with businesses, healthcare organizations, and industry partners; Track the progress and growth of supported ventures.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
