Director of Translational Science Programs & Initiatives

Northwestern University•Evanston, IL

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About The Position

The Chicago Biomedical Consortium (CBC) Director of Translational Science programs and Initiatives will work with the CBC organization to build programs to strengthen the Chicago biotech community and foster the translation of university research into the marketplace. The Director will report to the Executive Director (ED) and work in collaboration with other CBC staff members. The Director will oversee the CBC's Accelerator Award (Year 1 and Year 2), the Director's Fund Award, the CBC COVID-19 Response Award, CBCAN Accelerator Networking meetings, monthly seminars and coordinate workshops and information sessions. The Director will use prior experience in program management and strong collaboration skills to work with the other members of the CBC to execute and manage these programs.

Requirements

At least 10 years of business-relevant experience with Biotechnology and/or Pharmaceutical companies
Significant knowledge of and connections to the Chicago-area biomedical ecosystem
Well-established network of contacts in the biotech entrepreneurial community.
Active participation in local biomedical organizations (e.g. iBIO, MATTER, etc)
Ability to build networks and interface with both research and business communities
Ability to recruit and organize complex working groups (project management skills?)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective communication, cooperation, respect and teamwork
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to work with minimal direction
Demonstrated attention to detail
Excellent collaborative skills
Strong interpersonal relationship skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Public Relations
Fund-raising experience

Responsibilities

Build strong, mutually-beneficial relationships between CBC and the local biotech and pharma industries
Build and maintain relationships with entities in the local biotech community (e.g. iBIO, MATTER). Regularly attend appropriate functions hosted by these entities.
Interface closely with Technology Transfer Offices of the CBC universities
Coordinate meetings of review and advisory boards
Devise and implement communications and public relations plans
Under supervision of the CBC ED and Scientific Directors, design and develop the Accelerator Awards program.
Respond to inquiries
Recruit high quality applications by working with university tech transfer offices
Receive and process applications, including communications with applicants
Integrate CBC Entrepreneurial Fellows into the Accelerator application process
Work with finalists to create slide deck to present their applications
Rehearse CBCAN pitch presentations with finalists
Plan and organize CBCAN meetings to showcase Accelerator Award applications
Manage and oversee the review process
Organize review sessions
Facilitate awards
Assist award recipients with achieving their Year 1 program goals
Work with awardees to access their Year 1 progress and determine timing for a Year 2 application
Prepare Year 1 awardees for CBCAN presentations to pitch for Year 2 extensions
Organize review session to determine eligibility of Year 2 extensions
Connect awardees with commercialization experts
Inform applicants of additional sources of funding to advance Accelerator programs
Build relationships with CBC member faculty and members of the Chicago area life sciences community to connect faculty researchers to potential investors and pharmaceutical/biotech advisors
Work with Steering Committee and other stakeholders to produce high-quality, useful programs
Work with other CBC staff members to integrate CBCAN with other programs
Work with CBCAN participants to assure high-quality presentations
Work with CBC colleagues to invite/recruit participants in CBCAN
Lead or assist with writing projects such as annual reports, website content, preparation of updates, or proposals
Evaluate and prepare reports on the effectiveness of various CBC activities
Take lead on organization and execution of CBC Information Sessions
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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