Research Development Professional II

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The BIO5 Institute at the University of Arizona brings together researchers and innovators from agriculture, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and science to address complex problems. The Research Development Professional II supports strategic business development by connecting current and prospective industry partners with BIO5 members and resources, and works with the BIO5 Director to match members with collaborative and external grant opportunities. The position is suited to a self-starter who can manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

The role supports BIO5 industry partnerships, including coordinating and tracking projects, maintaining partner records and timelines, researching and recruiting potential partners, and connecting faculty with funding, professional development, and partnership opportunities. It also supports growth goals for partner engagement and revenue, coordinates with campus business development and advancement groups, and helps BIO5 members pursue translational activities and access needed resources. The position is based at the Tucson Campus. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field, or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
• Three years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to accurately track partnerships and projects.
• Ability to actively research and recruit potential new partners.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the university business development ecosystem.
• Ability to match BIO5 members with grant opportunities and industry partnerships.
• Ability to maintain the list of BIO5 member areas of focus and interest.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a CRM.
• Experience with the Arizona bioscience ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Support BIO5 industry partnerships in collaboration with the Director of Public Affairs, including serving as a liaison and coordinator, tracking projects, and ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Research potential new industry partners that can advance BIO5 translational research and connect faculty members to funding, professional development, and partnership opportunities.
• Support the establishment and achievement of growth goals for partner engagement and revenue.
• Maintain the internal Trellis CRM database with partner, prospective partner, and project details and timelines.
• Coordinate with the Community Engagement Manager, Senior, on partnerships spanning community and industry.
• Serve as a point of contact with business development teams across campus to develop strong partnerships.
• Meet and communicate regularly with business development and advancement units in ORP and BIO5 associated colleges to coordinate and expand efforts.
• Support BIO5 members with collaborative opportunities under the guidance of the BIO5 Director.
• Work with the BIO5 Director to match faculty members with potential industry and external grant opportunities.
• Maintain records and tools concerning BIO5 members’ areas of focus and interest.
• Support BIO5 members and the BIO5 Director in translational activities and help connect members with needed resources.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reduction at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities.
• Innovative work-life programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level