DIRECTOR, LIFE SCIENCES (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR III)

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director, Office of Life Sciences (OLS) within the Office of Strategic Industries in the Division of Industry, International, & Innovation.

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

STD0025

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

This position will provide strategic leadership and direction to the OLS; recommend and implement the office’s budget and strategic goals/plans; plan internal and external program functions, advocate for projects, develop and manage internal operational policies and procedures; and direct and organize the work of two subordinate positions. The OLS provides comprehensive and coordinated programs focusing on job creation, capital investment and new business formation within Maryland’s life sciences community.

POSITION DUTIES

This position will be responsible for three primary functions: 1) Business development and strategic marketing of the state's life sciences, medical technologies, and computational health sectors; including serving as an industry expert in efforts for attraction, expansion, and retention of life sciences businesses to and within the state; 2) Leveraging relationships with existing partner organizations and providing connectivity to core resources to create new life sciences enterprises; sustaining the growth of successful enterprises and leveraging Maryland’s unique federal and academic life sciences organizations to advance the state’s role as a global leader; and 3) Developing and implementing initiatives to foster industry-specific entrepreneurial business development, infrastructure assistance, workforce and talent development, and technology transfer and commercialization opportunities. To promote the state’s life sciences industry the incumbent will cultivate and conduct outreach, coordinate with various Commerce departments, serve as a representative of the state at industry-related conferences and represent the team on attraction and retention initiatives for life sciences companies. The position manages the Life Sciences Advisory Board, providing planning and support for meetings and working group sessions; represent and promote Maryland’s life sciences industry nationally and internationally including organizing and managing Maryland’s presence, budget, and programming at the annual BIO International Conference, AdvaMED Conference, HLTH and other venues. Statewide travel and attendance at national and international conferences.

The selected employee must strong initiative skills, the ability to handle multiple, concurrent, and high-priority projects; have proven organizational, administrative, and project management skills; excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to work with high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce and other relevant software is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or a related field

AND

Experience: Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in business or economic development in the life sciences industry. An equivalent combination of education and experience in closely related fields may be considered.

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.

1. Demonstrated knowledge of and work experience in the life sciences, biotechnology, medical technology, computational health or similar industries.

2. Experience with grants, budgeting, market research, financial analysis, business planning.

3. Knowledge of Maryland life sciences ecosystem and resources.

4. Three years (3) of supervisory experience.

5. Advanced degree in the life sciences or related fields.

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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. To be considered, you must submit a completed application and all required materials by the closing date, including the supplemental questionnaire. A resume may be included as supporting documentation, but a resume alone will not be accepted or considered. Information submitted after the closing date will not be reviewed.

If unable to apply online, please submit your state application/resume and supplemental questionnaire by the closing date and time to HR contact: [email protected]

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to the HR contact.

If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Commerce at 410-767-6300.

You may also visit our website: Department of Commerce.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [email protected].

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.

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