The Content and Service Specialist for Business Development (often referred to as Mayo Clinic Ventures) develops and coordinates visually engaging promotional, marketing and strategic reporting materials for external audiences, internal stakeholders and potential business partners. This creative role emphasizes an eye for design, storytelling and brand-aligned visual communication to enhance visibility and engagement across platforms, including social media and professional networks such as LinkedIn.

The specialist manages a dynamic content inventory including healthcare innovation stories, technology portfolio presentations, startup and agreement summaries and other digital and print assets, ensuring all materials are accurate, cohesive and consistent with Mayo Clinic’s brand standards.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing content and design strategies that support departmental objectives, collaborating with colleagues to create compelling visual and digital materials and monitoring the effectiveness of marketing initiatives. The specialist assists in the management of the department’s online presence and social media channels, creating visually impactful content to strengthen engagement and brand awareness.

A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, advertising, business, graphic design, or related field is required, along with a minimum of three years of professional experience in content creation, marketing, communications, or related area. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency with digital marketing tools and platforms and have familiarity with healthcare and scientific terminology.

The ideal candidate is a creative, resourceful communicator who can produce concise, well-written and visually engaging materials across digital and print channels. Experience with graphic design and visual storytelling, along with the ability to adapt content for various audiences and formats.

This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects in a complex environment, exercising initiative, analytical thinking and strong organizational skills. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality and collaboration, as well as strengths in problem-solving, critical thinking, active listening and presentation skills.

Experience or familiarity with technology transfer, commercialization, intellectual property management, startup formation, venture financing, or business development is preferred. A high degree of motivation, flexibility, and creativity, paired with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, is essential for success.

Must live within daily driving distance of the Rochester, MN campus.