Business Development and Commercial Operations Director Job at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire Manchester, NH 03101

Provide overall leadership in the commercial management of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Biotechnology Innovation Center (BIC) facility at UNH Manchester. Support general life sciences-related business development at Manchester and in conjunction with similar efforts on the Durham campus. Develop, implement, and evaluate business strategies for advancing while balancing the commercial and academic activities in the BIC. Commercial activities include business development and management of 1) the BIC Incubator, 2) the development and delivery of high-impact workforce training programs, and 3) the support of third-party use of the BIC for training, conferences, and similar ecosystem activities. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, while maintaining and improving the quality of products and services and driving the BIC to sustainability. Maximize occupancy rate of the BIC while improving operating efficiency and maintaining state-of-the-art practices.

UNH Manchester has transformed its sixth floor into the Biotechnology Innovation Center (BIC), a facility for research and teaching in the areas of biotechnology and cellular biology. The BIC provides wet lab space outfitted with common equipment as well as support to meet the needs of companies in industries like biotechnology, medical technology, biopharmaceutical, regenerative manufacturing and more. Learn more about the BIC here, https://manchester.unh.edu/biotechnology-innovation-center

To apply, please visit, https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/54224.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree and 5-7 years of related experience required
  • Focused on business management and marketing preferred
  • Experience in the life sciences industry is required.
  • Secondary degree or minor in biotech or science related subject a plus
  • MBA an additional plus
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
  • Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM highly desirable

Knowledge & Experience

  • Strong track record of improving operational efficiency, budget management and OSHA compliance.
  • Experience working developing operational and budgetary requirements for a start-up or similar.

Skills

  • Demonstrated business development or strategic-selling skills
  • Comfort communicating in a virtual environment, including effective communication on conference calls, video conferences, and other location agnostic activities
  • Must be able to lead multi-skilled and cross-functional teams including technical staff to bring resolution of complex problems.
  • Rigorous attention to detail relating to finances, customer relationships, and responsiveness.
  • Excellent customer service skills for developing on-going relationships with companies, prospective clients, vendors, and overall operations of a shared co-working lab and office facilities.
  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

The University of New Hampshire at Manchester is a college of UNH, the state’s flagship public research institution, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction in the heart of New Hampshire’s largest city. Located in the state’s business and tech hub, the Manchester campus leverages its city location to promote real-world learning, providing research, internship and career opportunities to students and graduates. Teaching excellence is at the core of our mission. UNH Manchester faculty collaborate with students in research, service and creative expression to better prepare them for success in today’s high demand fields. Our campus is equipped with cutting-edge lab and learning spaces, and its central location attracts students from diverse life experiences and cultural backgrounds. For more information about UNH Manchester, visit manchester.unh.edu.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Manchester, NH 03101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location




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