Fully-Funded Chicago Biomedical Consortium Entrepreneurial Fellows Award program

Chicago Biomedical Consortium is accepting applications for The CBC Entrepreneurial Fellows (EF) Award program identifies and supports the professional development of junior life sciences researchers who are keen to develop the skills and experiences needed to move translational projects from a university lab toward commercialization and potentially into a Chicago-based biotech start-up. The program exposes Fellows to a breadth of real-world experiences across the CBC institutions and connects trainees to the Chicago biomedical community.

1. Highly competitive salary with fringe benefits
2. Funds are available for travel associated with program responsibilities
3. Office space will be provided and shared with additional EFs
4. Appointments are for 12 months but are renewable for an additional 12 months by mutual agreement
5. An unparalleled network of peers and mentors in the bio-entrepreneurship space

1. Recent MS, PhD, MD, PharmD/PhD or MD/PhD recipient or recently completed an initial post doc in the biomedical sciences (biology, molecular biology, biophysics, chemistry, chemical biology or related fields) with a strong interest and passion for driving innovative and transformational biomedical research from the university lab toward clinical and ultimately commercial applications.
2. A broad interest in translational research, with a primary focus on development of therapeutics or associated diagnostics and biomarkers.
3. Prior exposure to contemporary drug discovery/development is desirable, but a profound interest in furthering this exposure is essential.
4. Strong verbal and written communication, along with outstanding analytical skills are critical.
5. Detail oriented with strong organization and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work independently and on a self-directed basis, but also as a high-functioning member of a team.

What fellows will do:

• Work with CBC university investigators in preparing proposals with translational potential to CBC Award programs and other funding organizations.
• The fellows will be exposed to all aspects of drug discovery and early development including: Development of investment thesis and competitive positioning, and Development of robust project plans, timelines, project budgets and resource allocations, generate project mitigation plans, competitive landscapes analysis, clinical strategies and regulatory strategy.
• Interact with Deerfield Management funded projects through Lakeside Discovery (NU) and West Loop Innovations (UIC) to accelerate the translation of transformative biomedical technologies.
• Coordinate intellectual property review of projects with Tech Transfer staff and Office of Sponsored Research to generate reports on patent status and potential encumbrances.
• Work with project team members to ensure the project plan incorporates all necessary regulatory requirements for documentation for drug safety, toxicology and manufacturing of clinical candidates.
• Cultivate a drug discovery culture at the CBC universities and beyond by participating actively in CBC-sponsored events, symposia, workshops and review panels.

About Chicago Biomedical Consortium:

The mission of the Chicago Biomedical Consortium is to stimulate collaboration among scientists at Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Chicago that will transform research at the frontiers of biomedicine.

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