Director of Business Operations and Strategy

2 days ago


Burlington, Vermont, United States Bio-Labs Full time
Job Title: Director, Business Operations

BioLabs, a leading network of co-working spaces for life science startups, is seeking a highly skilled Director, Business Operations to join our team at our new BioLabs Innovation Center at UVM in Burlington, VT.

Job Summary:

The Director, Business Operations will manage and oversee the strategic and financial growth, as well as day-to-day operations, of the site facility. This includes initiating new and fostering existing relationships with key stakeholders in the Burlington, Vermont, and greater New England biotech ecosystem, building a strong pipeline of prospective resident life science startup companies, and overseeing the site's daily operations, finances, and team.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth and expansion
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including universities, research institutes, tech transfer offices, economic development groups, trade organizations, investors, incubators/accelerators, and real estate groups
  • Manage the sales process from lead generation through deal closure
  • Spearhead the site's regional marketing and advertising efforts
  • Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive business growth
  • Stay informed regarding industry trends, market competition, and customer needs to adapt sales strategies and inform growth opportunities in the greater New England area
  • Manage relationships with resident life science startup companies and promote their growth
  • Manage site team of operations and events personnel
  • Develop a calendar of events and educational programming for the new site's resident community and the broader Burlington and greater New England biotech ecosystem
  • Develop the site's annual strategic goals and operating budgets with support from VP Business Operations & Strategy; effectively forecast and manage within targets
  • Collaborate with BioLabs' Operations leadership team to standardize and streamline operations
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA and/or MS or PhD in life sciences or related field) preferred
  • At least 3 to 5 years' leadership experience in business development, strategic partnerships, alliance management, and/or marketing in a commercial environment, preferably in the biotech and/or life sciences space
  • Persuasive and passionate communicator with exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, an effective listener, and proactive relationship builder
  • Exceptional people leader with a track record of selecting and nurturing strong performers
  • Strong connections to the Vermont and/or greater New England biotech ecosystem a plus
  • Exposure to early-stage company creation, venture investment, finance, and/or related activities preferred
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven
  • Ability to attend off-hours events and meetings regularly
  • Ability to travel as needed

BioLabs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.



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