Senior Innovation Program Manager

Job Description Summary

The Senior Innovation Program Manager will play a critical role in managing and executing intrapreneurship and innovation initiatives across the academic health system. Reporting to the Executive Director of Intrapreneurship and Innovation Culture within the Office of Innovation, this position will focus on driving a culture of innovation and collaboration among care team members, researchers, faculty, staff and students. The Senior Innovation Program Manager will oversee the planning, development, and implementation of programs that encourage and support creative problem-solving, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the development of new ideas that enhance patient care, research, and education.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001937 UMA OTHR PAY MUHA Funded Leadership CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management and Execution:

• Coordinate the end-to-end process of innovation initiatives, including ideation, evaluation, piloting, and scaling successful projects.
• Manage competitive grant application cycles to provide pilot funding to deserving projects.
• Manage innovation champion programs, such as the Faculty Innovation Fellows, Clinical Innovation Champions, and the Education Innovation Advocates.

Stakeholder Engagement and Support:

• Work closely with faculty, staff, care team members and students to identify challenges and opportunities for innovation, refine ideas and develop pilot projects.
• Plan and lead events that support innovation in the community and introduce the community to innovation within MUSC.

Culture Building and Intrapreneurship:

• Promote a culture of intrapreneurship by organizing events, hackathons, and training sessions that inspire research, creative teaching, learning, and clinical workflow redesign.
• Act as a champion for innovation, encouraging faculty and students to propose and pursue new ideas that enhance learning outcomes and engagement.

Performance Measurement and Reporting:

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of sponsored innovation programs.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for the Executive Director and other stakeholders, summarizing program outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing programs and initiatives, preferably within an academic health system, university, or similar setting.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, researchers, educators, and administrators.
• Proficiency in using innovation tools and methodologies, such as design thinking, lean startup, agile, or other relevant frameworks.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Grant writing experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters degree in Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, Innovation Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about innovation and driven to make a positive impact.
• Highly organized and results driven.
• Collaborative and approachable, skilled at building relationships across interdisciplinary areas.
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Creative and solution-oriented, with a knack for identifying opportunities and turning ideas into action.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 4-6 years

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive considera