Medical Alley Starts is the entrepreneurial and innovation platform of Medical Alley, designed to help healthcare startups navigate the complexities of bringing new solutions to market. Through programming, mentorship, industry connections and access to Medical Alley’s extensive network, Starts brings together entrepreneurs, healthcare leaders, investors, corporate partners and subject-matter experts to provide the expertise, resources and relationships needed to accelerate growth and advance promising healthcare solutions.

Position Details

This is a part-time position based primarily on site at Medical Alley’s Minneapolis office. Because this role serves as the administrator and activator of Medical Alley’s new innovation and collaboration space, the majority of working hours will be spent onsite. Some flexibility for remote work may be available based on program needs, schedule and responsibilities.

Position Overview

The Project Manager, Starts will provide dedicated project and program management support to Medical Alley Starts, helping transform existing programming, knowledge and practices into a structured, repeatable and scalable operating model. Working closely with Starts leadership, internal partners, sponsors and other stakeholders, this individual will bring organization, consistency and follow-through to both current program execution and the continued development of Starts.

A key focus of the role will be capturing and formalizing the work already taking place across Starts—developing curriculum, documenting processes, establishing consistent workflows and creating the tools, resources and playbooks necessary to support effective program delivery and future growth.

The Project Manager will also serve as the primary administrator and activator of Medical Alley’s new innovation and collaboration space. Working from the space, this individual will help bring it to life as a hub for connection, innovation and engagement while establishing the processes and systems that enable sponsors, members, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to effectively utilize it.

Key Responsibilities

Starts Program & Project Management

• Develop and organize Starts curriculum in partnership with Starts leadership, subject-matter experts, sponsors and other program stakeholders.

• Create and manage project plans, timelines, milestones and accountability structures for Starts programs and initiatives.

• Capture institutional knowledge and translate existing practices into clear, repeatable processes, tools and resources.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Starts playbook encompassing curriculum, processes, roles, timelines, templates and other essential resources.

• Coordinate activities and deliverables across internal teams, sponsors, partners and other stakeholders.

• Support current Starts programming while identifying opportunities to strengthen the participant and partner experience and build infrastructure for future growth.

• Establish practical systems for tracking activities, commitments, deadlines and outcomes.

Innovation & Collaboration Space

• Serve as the primary administrator and day-to-day point of contact for Medical Alley’s new innovation and collaboration space.

• Help develop and activate the operating model for the space, including how meeting, entertaining and multipurpose areas are utilized.

• Translate membership and sponsorship tiers into clear space-access benefits, parameters and usage expectations.

• Establish and administer the cadence of use and reservation process, including scheduling, approvals, communications and coordination.

• Create guidelines and processes that make the space easy to access while ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience.

• Coordinate with internal teams, members, sponsors and external partners to support meetings, programming, events and other uses of the space.

• Monitor utilization and gather feedback to continuously improve how the space serves the Medical Alley community.

Organizational Collaboration

• Partner across Medical Alley to align Starts programming and use of the innovation space with organizational priorities, member engagement, sponsorship commitments, communications and events.

• Partner closely with Medical Alley’s Events Director and organizational team to coordinate Starts programming, space activations and events, ensuring alignment of schedules, resources, responsibilities and the overall participant experience.

• Serve as a connector among Starts leadership, internal teams, sponsors, members and other stakeholders to ensure strong communication and follow-through.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

• 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, operations, member/client engagement or a related role.

• Demonstrated ability to take evolving ideas and translate them into organized processes, timelines, tools and repeatable systems.

• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the presence and professionalism to engage startup founders, members, corporate sponsors, executives and other stakeholders.

• Service-oriented and naturally hospitable, with the ability to serve as both an administrator and activator—creating effective systems while bringing energy, connection and purpose to programs and space.

• Entrepreneurial, resourceful and comfortable building while doing in an evolving environment.

• Strong proficiency with project management, scheduling and collaboration technology; experience with CRM, event management or reservation systems is a plus.

• Ability and willingness to work the majority of scheduled hours onsite at Medical Alley’s Minneapolis office.

• Interest in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship; direct healthcare or association experience is helpful but not required.

As part of a cohesive team, you may take on additional tasks that support our mission and shared goals.

Position Details:

Category: Part-time, Non-Exempt employee.

This position is in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Hybrid schedule with required in-office days on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for FT employees and specifically designated days for PT employees.

Benefits: Competitive benefits package that includes medical, life and disability coverage with many optional programs, 401k, PTO program plus thirteen paid holidays.

Must have reliable transportation. Flexibility to work weekends or evenings, as required.

Organizational Summary: As the Epicenter of Health Innovation and Care®, Medical Alley serves as a world-class growth engine and a leadership collective dedicated to making a measurable impact on the future of healthcare. As a primary driver of industry transformation, we provide the "creative persistence" required to succeed even when the system resists, acting as the central pulse for over 800 global companies and a thriving startup ecosystem.

We foster collaborations and partnerships that move beyond polite conversation to deliver a collective blueprint for the future. Our unique strength lies in uniting the entire health and life sciences continuum, where we elevate the dialogue from a single industry perspective to a broader impact on public health. By shaping policy at state and federal levels and delivering actionable intelligence, we empower leaders to navigate complex shifts while ensuring that trust remains our bedrock. Our mission-driven approach is centered on a simple, powerful truth: progress is defined by our ability to put the patient’s needs at the center of everything we do. At Medical Alley, we remain steadfast advocates for human connection, ensuring care is accessible to all as we bring innovation to the "last mile". Recognized as a premier workplace by Minnesota Business Magazine and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Medical Alley is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please note: Medical Alley is not certified with the U.S. Department of Labor for immigration sponsorship.

Submit your cover letter and resume to: jobs@medicalalley.org

What Success Looks Like

The successful Project Manager will bring order and clarity to a highly entrepreneurial environment without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. They will be comfortable taking ideas, conversations and practices that may not yet be fully documented and turning them into actionable plans and repeatable systems.

Over time, Starts will have a clearly defined curriculum, documented processes, practical operating tools and a comprehensive playbook that enables consistent execution and continued growth. At the same time, Medical Alley’s new innovation and collaboration space will become an actively utilized extension of the Starts and member experience—with clear access guidelines, an effective reservation process and a thoughtful cadence of use that delivers meaningful value to sponsors, members and the broader healthcare innovation community.