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The University of Utah is hiring Operations Program Managers to lead the Clinical Learning and Immersion Program (CLIP) and support the Bench to Bedside (B2B) program. The role involves managing clinical observation events, coordinating logistics and agreements, and providing engineering and prototyping support within the Center for Medical Innovation and its ISO-8 clean room facility.

Highlights

Manage the CLIP program, coordinating with industry partners to plan clinical observations and clinical provider interviews.
Develop and manage confidential disclosure agreements (CDA) and Statements of Work (SOW) with the Technology Licensing Office.
Serve as on-site liaison and coordinator for clinical observation events in the U Health hospital system.
Provide engineering support to B2B student teams including prototyping equipment access, training, and 3D printing.
Manage operations, maintenance, and compliance of the SCMI ISO-8 clean room.
Assist in developing departmental goals, utilization, capabilities, and budgets for the CLIP and SCMI resources.
Require knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, clinical workflows, and healthcare program coordination.
Strong preference for experience with prototyping equipment, 3D printing, and cleanroom operations.
Must have a bachelor’s degree plus four years or a master’s plus two years of related work experience.
Full-time, day shift position with a pay range of $70,000 to $80,000, DOE.

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Open Date	05/04/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44935B
Job Title	Operations Program Managers
Working Title	Program Manager – CLIP
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P2 - Developing
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area	U of U Health - Academics
Department	01504 - Center For Medical Innovations
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$70-80k, DOE
Close Date	05/14/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Who We Are The Center for Medical Innovation (CMI) is the University of Utah’s medical device incubator and venture studio. We help innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups take bold ideas and turn them into real, market-ready medical technologies to launch into the market. From hands-on programs to in-house prototyping and regulatory support, we’re built to move fast and solve real problems in healthcare. We have opened the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation (SCMI) — a next-gen facility that supercharges our ability to build, test, and launch even more breakthrough devices. The Role We’re looking for a skilled professional to primarily manage our CLIP (Clinical Learning and Immersion Program), which provides clinical observation opportunities for industry partners in the U Health hospital system. This role will dedicate approximately 70% of time to CLIP program management and 30% of time providing engineering and prototyping support to the Bench to Bedside (B2B) program while managing the SCMI ISO-8 compliant clean room. You’ll coordinate clinical immersions, manage logistics and agreements, and deliver hands-on technical support to accelerate student innovation projects.
Responsibilities	What You’ll Do - Manage the CLIP program (~70% of role): - Coordinate with industry partners to establish CLIP event objectives, including specific procedures to observe and interviews with clinical providers. - Develop and manage confidential disclosure agreements (CDA) and Statements of Work (SOW) in collaboration with the Technology Licensing Office. - Plan and execute clinical observations for industry partners throughout the U Health hospital system. - Serve as the on-site liaison and coordinator for CLIP observation events. - Orient visiting industry participants to the hospital setting, clinical workflows, and expectations. - Assist in the sales and recruitment for industry partner CLIP observation events. - Provide engineering support to the Bench to Bedside (B2B) program and manage the SCMI clean room (~30% of role): - Support B2B student teams (Utah’s premier student healthcare innovation competition) by providing access to prototyping equipment and facilities, delivering training on equipment, and fulfilling 3D printing requests for proof-of-concept projects. - Manage the SCMI ISO-8 compliant clean room, including daily operations, maintenance, user training, access scheduling, and ensuring compliance with cleanliness and safety standards. Cross-cutting responsibilities: - Assist in the development of department goals/objectives, including utilization, capabilities, and budgets for the CLIP program and SCMI prototyping/cleanroom resources. - Ensure understanding of clinical workflows to minimize disruption for clinical observations and hospital operations. - This position does not provide patient care.
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Operations Program Manager, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	What You Bring - Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above - Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures/workflows. - Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. - Understanding of clinical workflows to minimize disruption for clinical observations. - Experience coordinating programs or events in a healthcare/hospital setting. - Hands-on experience with prototyping equipment, 3D printing, and/or cleanroom operations is strongly preferred. - At least 2 years of relevant experience in clinical coordination, program management, healthcare operations, engineering support, or a related field. - Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends, as needed
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more

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Resume
Cover Letter

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University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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Announcement

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Open Date	05/04/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44935B
Job Title	Operations Program Managers
Working Title	Program Manager – CLIP
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P2 - Developing
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area	U of U Health - Academics
Department	01504 - Center For Medical Innovations
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$70-80k, DOE
Close Date	05/14/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	Who We Are The Center for Medical Innovation (CMI) is the University of Utah’s medical device incubator and venture studio. We help innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups take bold ideas and turn them into real, market-ready medical technologies to launch into the market. From hands-on programs to in-house prototyping and regulatory support, we’re built to move fast and solve real problems in healthcare. We have opened the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation (SCMI) — a next-gen facility that supercharges our ability to build, test, and launch even more breakthrough devices. The Role We’re looking for a skilled professional to primarily manage our CLIP (Clinical Learning and Immersion Program), which provides clinical observation opportunities for industry partners in the U Health hospital system. This role will dedicate approximately 70% of time to CLIP program management and 30% of time providing engineering and prototyping support to the Bench to Bedside (B2B) program while managing the SCMI ISO-8 compliant clean room. You’ll coordinate clinical immersions, manage logistics and agreements, and deliver hands-on technical support to accelerate student innovation projects.
Responsibilities	What You’ll Do - Manage the CLIP program (~70% of role): - Coordinate with industry partners to establish CLIP event objectives, including specific procedures to observe and interviews with clinical providers. - Develop and manage confidential disclosure agreements (CDA) and Statements of Work (SOW) in collaboration with the Technology Licensing Office. - Plan and execute clinical observations for industry partners throughout the U Health hospital system. - Serve as the on-site liaison and coordinator for CLIP observation events. - Orient visiting industry participants to the hospital setting, clinical workflows, and expectations. - Assist in the sales and recruitment for industry partner CLIP observation events. - Provide engineering support to the Bench to Bedside (B2B) program and manage the SCMI clean room (~30% of role): - Support B2B student teams (Utah’s premier student healthcare innovation competition) by providing access to prototyping equipment and facilities, delivering training on equipment, and fulfilling 3D printing requests for proof-of-concept projects. - Manage the SCMI ISO-8 compliant clean room, including daily operations, maintenance, user training, access scheduling, and ensuring compliance with cleanliness and safety standards. Cross-cutting responsibilities: - Assist in the development of department goals/objectives, including utilization, capabilities, and budgets for the CLIP program and SCMI prototyping/cleanroom resources. - Ensure understanding of clinical workflows to minimize disruption for clinical observations and hospital operations. - This position does not provide patient care.
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Operations Program Manager, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences	What You Bring - Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above - Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures/workflows. - Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. - Understanding of clinical workflows to minimize disruption for clinical observations. - Experience coordinating programs or events in a healthcare/hospital setting. - Hands-on experience with prototyping equipment, 3D printing, and/or cleanroom operations is strongly preferred. - At least 2 years of relevant experience in clinical coordination, program management, healthcare operations, engineering support, or a related field. - Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends, as needed
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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