Innovations is an integral part of The University of Colorado Anschutz, a top-tier academic medical institution, collaborating with pioneering researchers, clinicians, staff, and external partners at the University of Colorado, staff at UCHealth and Children’s Hospital Colorado. Together, we power innovation by imagining, discovering and commercializing advanced healthcare solutions, including treatments, medical devices, and cutting-edge technologies. Our mission at Innovations is driven by the unique collaborative environment we operate in, and our guiding principle is to transform breakthrough discoveries and treatments into realities within an efficient ecosystem that accelerates their availability to patients. This approach not only empowers our partners to have an immediate and meaningful impact but also enhances the quality of life and outcomes for patients now and in the future, at both CU and beyond.
CU Innovations Ventures is the commercialization engine of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, translating breakthrough faculty research in cell and gene therapy, drugs and diagnostics, devices, and digital health into companies that reach patients. The Program Official role is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of translational research and healthcare innovation across the CU Anschutz campus. Serving as the scientific and programmatic steward of multiple donor- and sponsor-funded research portfolios, this position directly influences which ideas receive support, how promising research progresses toward impact, and how philanthropic and sponsored funding translates into measurable outcomes for patients and society.
This role oversees programs spanning mental health, women's health, regenerative medicine, cell and gene therapy, and early-stage translational research. Working closely with faculty investigators, scientific reviewers, donors, sponsors, and campus leadership, the Program Official manages the lifecycle of competitive funding programs from strategic planning and solicitation through award management, outcome tracking, and impact reporting.
The position is ideal for a scientifically trained professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking, program leadership, stakeholder engagement, and translational science. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside leading investigators, help launch emerging areas of research, build relationships with philanthropic partners, and support programs that accelerate discoveries toward clinical, commercial, and public-health impact.
Unlike traditional grant administration positions, this role sits at the intersection of research funding, philanthropy, commercialization, and translational science. Success is measured not only by program execution, but also by the downstream impact of funded projects, including follow-on funding, partnerships, startup formation, licensing opportunities, clinical translation, and improvements in patient care.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 15/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
