Director, Portfolio Management

Job Responsibilities

• Invention Evaluation Leadership - Leads the strategic evaluation, protection, and licensing of Cincinnati Children’s intellectual property assets. Oversees the triage and development of invention disclosures, patenting strategy, and intellectual property transactions with industry. Drives the department’s scientific and commercial licensing strategy, manages complex deal negotiations, and supervises a team of portfolio professionals responsible for evaluating, marketing, and commercializing institutional innovations. Directs assessment of invention disclosures for novelty, commercial potential, and strategic value.
• Intellectual Property Strategy and Licensing - Responsible for intellectual property strategy and licensing. Guides patenting decisions and leads negotiation of high-value intellectual property licenses and other commercialization contracts. Acts as a senior subject matter expert on intellectual property strategy and technology evaluation. Directs strategic oversight of the intellectual property portfolio across disclosure, assessment, protection, and licensing.
• Faculty and Inventor Engagement - Advises researchers on intellectual property protection, market alignment, and commercialization pathways. Builds trusted relationships with faculty to foster a culture of innovation, guiding them through the translational process from idea to impact. Advises on licensing and spinout potential.
• Team Leadership - Leads team in reviewing all new disclosures. Directs invention evaluation, supports patent filings, and informs protection strategy. Manages the portfolio team including senior and junior Portfolio Managers to ensure quality and consistency in intellectual property evaluation. Provides mentorship and leads institutional priorities for intellectual property portfolio development. Aligns individual strengths with strategic goals to drive high-impact outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Coordination and Stakeholder Industry Relations - Collaborates with legal, commercialization, and operations teams to align strategy and workflow and optimize outcomes. Drives integration of strategic initiatives by ensuring consistent communication, shared objectives, and streamlined processes across functional teams. Cultivates strategic relationships around intellectual property with external licensees, industry collaborators, and institutional stakeholders to accelerate innovation adoption and maximize impact.

Job Qualifications

• Doctorate in biological sciences, engineering, physical sciences, or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in intellectual property management, technology transfer, or translational research commercialization
• Preferred: Juris Doctor degree
• Preferred: Industry deal negotiation and licensing
• Preferred: Stakeholder engagement and advising

Primary Location

South Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Innovation Ventures

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

• Expected Starting Pay Range
• Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $126,089.60 - $163,924.80

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

 Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

 We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability