What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Associate position at BioLabs?
BioLabs, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, MA, USA, is the premier global network of co-working laboratory spaces for life science startups. We empower innovation by providing entrepreneurial scientists with premium, fully equipped lab and office spaces, along with exceptional access to capital and industry partners. Our rapidly expanding global network includes 11 sites across the United States and three in Europe. Each location is purposefully designed to support scientific entrepreneurs in testing, developing, growing, and commercializing their breakthrough ideas.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, Business Development, the Business Development Associate works closely with the BioLabs Business Development team to achieve the company’s strategic and business objectives and supports initiatives by assisting in the development, implementation, and execution of high-priority programs and events. These efforts aim to build an innovative ecosystem of innovators, capital partners, and industry participants who are passionate about helping life science entrepreneurs accelerate their path to commercialization. This is a hybrid position with a preference being close to one of our sites in the US (MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA, NC, TX, CA).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement program activities related to BD initiatives
- Participate in all phases of new business development initiatives from positioning through proposal submission and execution
- Support development activities to ensure high quality proposals by identifying target group needs and trends; support data analysis, reporting, and knowledge management to inform business development strategy and operations
- Design, plan, implement and support through direct contact with external resources consulting programs including Masterclass programs, conferences, webinars, etc. to support the BioLabs mission and business needs
- Ensure timely and accurate communication/coordination with relevant internal partners
- Engage with external partners, sponsors, and stakeholders in public and private sectors
- Make recommendations to the BD team to improve efficiency and effectiveness of program development processes
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to thrive in an environment with shifting priorities and multiple demands
- Capable of working independently with limited oversight
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Sciences, or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience in program support or management, ideally within innovation, start-ups, or life sciences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (with strong skills in PowerPoint); preferred experience with Adobe Creative Suite, social media tools, and excellent time management skills
- Familiarity with biotech preferred, or strong willingness to learn
- Availability to attend occasional events outside standard business hours
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and remain standing for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, as needed
- Location: Must be based near one of our sites in the following states: MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA, NC, TX, or CA
BioLabs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.