Manager, Industry Engagement & Corporate Training, Biotechnology
About The Position
The Manager, Corporate Training & Industry Partnerships serves as a primarily externally-facing representative for the San Jacinto College Center for Biotechnology. This role drives new business development, builds and maintains strategic relationships with biomanufacturing and bioprocessing organizations, and manages the full lifecycle of corporate and incumbent-worker training programs — from opportunity sourcing and needs assessment through customized course development, contract execution, and successful delivery. The position ensures training programs align with current industry needs, and San Jacinto College workforce goals.
Requirements
- Ability to demonstrate the College’s values and work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of biopharmaceutical production operations, upstream/downstream processing, and biomanufacturing equipment.
- Strong business development, sales, and contract development skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and professional communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to build trusted relationships with industry leaders and stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Planner).
- Good project management, time management, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions in a changing environment.
- Ability to work under limited supervision, multi-task and prioritize appropriately.
- Willingness to travel regionally/nationally as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business or closely related field.
- Associate degree in related technical field and five years of experience in a related technical field may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- 3–5 years of combined experience in biomanufacturing/bioprocessing industry operations and/or training/workforce development.
- Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, contract development and/or corporate training sales.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in biotechnology industry related area, or
- Additional training or degree in bioprocessing or biomanufacturing related area.
- Experience developing and delivering technical training programs.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., ISPE, PDA, Process Technology, or biomanufacturing-related credentials) or project management certification a plus.
Responsibilities
- New business development and opportunity sourcing
- External industry relationship management
- Corporate training program development and coordination
- Contract management and program execution
- Course delivery support and quality assurance
- Internal collaboration, reporting, and program growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
