Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) Is actively seeking a Senior Commercialization Advisor to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Work holistically across the full ARPA-H program portfolio to identify unmet needs and high-potential opportunities for investment and commercialization. • Perform portfolio-wide analyses to highlight white spaces that represent new strategic directions or technologies for ARPA-H. • Develop strategies that prioritize and guide ARPA-H investment toward areas with the potential for transformative impact and high return on investment (ROI). • Provide advanced commercialization support and technical expertise to ARPA-H program teams. • Develop and implement strategies for stakeholder engagement and key services supporting transition and commercialization. • Advise on the design, execution, and improvement of transition programs. • Track, analyze, and report on the effectiveness and outcomes of commercialization initiatives, recommending improvements for future efforts. • Build strong relationships and collaborate within diverse, multidisciplinary teams. • Clearly communicate complex scientific and business concepts to varied audiences. • Actively contribute to brainstorming sessions and strategic problem-solving to propel ARPA-H programs forward. • Support agency-level portfolio commercialization strategy, including whitespace analyses, impact/ROI assessments, and monitoring overall progress toward technology transition. • Develop commercialization strategies for ARPA-H programs and performers from an investor or business perspective. • Lead the creation of assets to succinctly communicate business concepts and their application to transformative technologies (e.g., reimbursement pathways, customer discovery). • Conduct commercial gap analyses to assess performer needs and identify commercial and operational risks. • Ensure high-quality market landscape assessments and other commercialization analyses produced by vendors for program managers and performers.
Required qualifications:
• At least 10 years of experience in healthcare strategy, commercialization or investment strategy. • Proven expertise in technology transfer, digital technology, and diagnostic technology. • Demonstrated experience conducting independent research, analyzing data, and producing professional reports. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams. • Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. • Strong work ethic with a passion for healthcare impact and scientific discovery.
Preferred qualifications:
• MBA or equivalent business experience • Experience in program or project management • Experience with intellectual property (IP) and licensing strategies. • Experience in user-centered product development, engagement, and the transition of healthcare solutions. • Familiarity with FDA regulations and integration of technology into clinical and care delivery workflows. • Three years or more experience within a Federal ARPA organization. • Minimum degree: MS in Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
