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Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Hybrid
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Harrisburg is seeking an experienced Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR), AI & Health Innovation to support the Lambert Center for Innovation and the College’s growing research and innovation portfolio.
The EIR will work with selected faculty, researchers, students, and emerging venture teams to help move promising ideas toward commercialization, industry partnership, startup formation, licensing, or other pathways to impact. Emphasis will be placed on opportunities involving artificial intelligence, healthcare, medical technology, engineering, and data-driven innovation.
The position is designed for an experienced entrepreneur, executive, investor, or commercialization leader who can connect university research and innovation with markets, industry, healthcare organizations, investors, and the broader Penn State innovation ecosystem.
The EIR may also participate selectively in Lambert Center pitch events, workshops, innovation showcases, and other programs where their expertise can have significant impact.
The successful candidate should have significant professional experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, commercialization, investment, business development, or related fields.
Candidates should demonstrate strong mentoring, communication, networking, and relationship-building skills and an ability to work effectively with faculty, researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and external partners.
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and significant related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This is a part-time position averaging approximately 10 hours per week. The schedule will be flexible and primarily devoted to mentoring, commercialization projects, strategic connections, and selected innovation activities.
The Entrepreneur-in-Residence will help Penn State Harrisburg turn promising research and ideas into practical impact by helping innovators understand markets, develop commercialization strategies, build external relationships, and move high-potential technologies and ventures toward implementation and growth.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.