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PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I

SENIOR MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SCIENCES

Recruitment #24-005482-0015

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Manager of Business Development in the Office of Life Sciences (OLS) within the Division of Business and Industry Sector Development.  Life sciences is a key industry sector for Maryland that includes biotechnology, medical technology, digital health, professional services firms, as well as life sciences-focused investors, academic institutions, and federal agencies.
 
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Senior Manager will have a key role in driving the growth of this sector in Maryland. This position will primarily be responsible for OLS’s business development efforts to expand, retain, and attract life sciences businesses in Maryland as well as create and sustain high quality jobs for the citizens of the state.

POSITION DUTIES

The Senior Manager will address the critical needs of the industry through developing and implementing high-profile programs and initiatives and collaborating with partners.  Programs may address areas such as talent attraction and workforce development, enhancing the investment capital activity in the state, promoting technology transfer and commercialization, and other areas determined to be key priorities. The Senior Manager is also responsible for providing ongoing assistance to entrepreneurs, start-ups, early-stage life sciences companies, and other partners, in navigating the resources available to them throughout the State of Maryland; promoting funding and incentive programs; creating and managing contracts; supporting activities of advisory boards; meeting with members of the life sciences industry, economic development, and government;  representing and promoting Maryland’s life sciences sector at meetings and conferences.

The selected candidate will possess experience in the life sciences with increasing responsibilities; strong project, time management, organizational, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills; interpersonal skills to work effectively with high level public and private sector leaders; ability to handle concurrent, high priority tasks, to work independently and as a team member, and to identify and take action on areas of opportunity. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite for Windows, Google Suite for business, Salesforce and/or other relevant software.  

Statewide travel, occasional, out-of-state, and international travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the life sciences, business, or a related field.

Experience: Six years of progressively responsible experience in business or economic development, five (5) years of which involved interacting with life sciences enterprises on business development issues. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. 

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university for up to two years of the required general experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in life sciences, health care classifications or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health care related field of work on a year-to-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications and describe in detail any job duties relating to the qualifications stated: 

1. Experience working in the life sciences industry as well as in investment, market research, financial analysis, budget management and business planning.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of and work experience in life sciences, health-care or similar industries.

3. Familiarity with the resources available to Maryland life sciences companies.

 4. Possession of an advanced degree in the biological or other natural science field.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Some Statewide travel is required.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

 

 

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300. You may also visit our website at: http://commerce.maryland.gov/commerce.

It is highly preferred that you apply online at http://commerce.maryland.gov/careers - review the Career Opening section. Please attach a resume along with the supplemental questionnaire to your online  application. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your State paper application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to: anna.halikias@maryland.gov

Maryland Department of Commerce - Office of Human Resources
ATTN: SENIOR MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SCIENCES  (#24-005482-0015)
World Trade Center – 401 East Pratt Street, 10TH Floor               
Baltimore, Maryland 21202 

As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258




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