Overview

Description: Position Summary: The Venture Program Manager supports high-potential startups in the Trailblazer Accelerator Program. The role manages three accelerators: the Software Accelerator, the Digital Health Accelerator, and the Med Device + Therapeutics Accelerator. As the connective tissue across all three, this person manages programming, coordinates EIRs, SMEs and mentors, and directly supports both active cohort companies and Trailblazer alumni. This individual also serves as the assigned Venture Analyst for a portfolio of companies drawn from all three cohorts. For those companies, they deliver strategic, research-driven insights that speed up growth and fundraising readiness. This includes market research, commercialization strategy, financial modeling, and investor readiness support, tailored to each company's sector. For healthcare companies, this means expertise in regulatory, reimbursement, clinical, and development pathways. This role sits at the intersection of relationship management, program operations, and venture analysis. It requires strong organizational and communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements and programs at the same time. The Venture Program Manager will also help improve program design, track outcomes, and strengthen the broader startup ecosystem. Requirements: Essential Job Functions 55% Client Journey Management & Program Delivery Serve as the primary relationship manager and trusted advisor for startups participating in Trailblazer programs , including active cohort companies in the Software, Digital Health, and Med Device + Therapeutics Accelerators Lead onboarding and ensure clients are effectively integrated into program resources and offerings Coordinate and support the delivery of program elements such as weekly workshops, events, and showcases, including outreach to SMEs & speakers across all three accelerators Create and maintain the annual calendar of program schedules for all three accelerators, keeping it updated with changes arising due to speaker availability or conflicting events Shape curriculum for each accelerator, adjusting programming to its sector and stage. For the healthcare accelerators, this covers topics such as regulatory strategy, reimbursement, clinical validation, IP, and selling to health systems. Build and manage the mentor and SME network across all three accelerators. Match mentors to companies based on need, and recruit healthcare experts such as clinicians, health system innovation leaders, regulatory and reimbursement consultants, pharma/medtech business development leaders, and healthcare-focused investors. Find opportunities for shared programming and peer connections across the three cohorts Act as the voice of the client by identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve program effectiveness Maintain ongoing engagement through regular check-ins, tracking client goals, milestones, and support needs Connect clients to internal and external resources (mentors, advisors, partners, investors, and, for healthcare clients, clinical advisors, health systems, payers, and regulatory and reimbursement experts, etc.) Provide ongoing support to Trailblazer alumni, including resource connections, investor introductions, and continued engagement after the program Identify opportunities for client growth, collaboration, and continued engagement 25% Venture Analysis & Client Advisory Support Serve as assigned Venture Analyst for a portfolio of companies across all three accelerators. All assigned companies: Conduct and deliver research to support client growth, including: Market sizing and customer segmentation Competitive landscape analysis Go-to-market and pricing strategies Use case and stakeholder identification Identifying commercialization milestones and regulatory requirements that inform growth and acquisition strategies Assist in development of financial models and projections , including unit econ