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About BioBuzz
BioBuzz connects life-science employers with specialized, pre-screened fractional talent through our AI-powered hiring marketplace. We also support professionals with personalized career tools, mentorship, and flexible work opportunities to help them advance their careers faster.
Our new MOORE-Bio initiative (Mobilizing Opportunity & Outreach for Regional Excellence in Bio), funded by TEDCO’s Equitech Growth Fund, aims to build inclusive talent pipelines and equitable access to biotech, biomanufacturing, and advanced-STEM careers across Maryland.
About the Role
We’re hiring a Talent Community Manager to lead and grow BioBuzz’s statewide life-sciences talent community under the MOORE-Bio program.
You’ll design programs, partnerships, and strategies to attract, engage, and connect talent with employers through our marketplace—building a diverse, data-driven community that helps 1,500 Marylanders (especially underrepresented populations) launch meaningful biotech careers. This includes recruiting, screening and nurturing candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Build and Grow the Talent Community (50%)
- Recruit and engage job seekers, students, and professionals in biotech and manufacturing roles.
- Launch career events, mentorship programs, and information sessions.
- Partner with BioHub Maryland, colleges, and HBCUs to create clear career-pathway pipelines.
- Collect and analyze data on member skills and outcomes.
- Partner & Ecosystem Engagement (20%)
- Lead relationships with schools, workforce programs, and industry associations.
- Support Career Catalyst and mentorship initiatives to expand access to biotech jobs.
Marketing & Outreach (15%)
- Collaborate with BioBuzz’s marketing team to design campaigns that attract diverse communities.
- Share success stories and promote biotech career opportunities statewide.
Marketplace & Employer Alignment (15%)
- Connect job seekers with employers via the BioBuzz AI-powered marketplace.
- Support pilot employer programs, internships, and project-based hiring.
- Track placement and engagement metrics.
What You’ll Achieve (Year 1 Goals)
- 5000 new Maryland talent profiles (60% underrepresented groups)
- 100 successful job or internship matches
- 1,000 individuals engaged in career or training programs
- 30 partnerships with employers and training institutions
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Workforce Development, Life Sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5 years in recruiting, staffing, or talent community management
- Proven success connecting talent with employers/training programs
- Understanding of biotech and life-science career pathways
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Data-driven and CRM/ATS-savvy with strong AI and digital skills
Compensation
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Benefits and performance incentives included
- Funded through 2026 via TEDCO’s Equitech Growth Fund, with potential for long-term BioBuzz employment
Why Join BioBuzz
Help build Maryland’s inclusive life-sciences workforce. You’ll connect diverse talent with real opportunities, shape programs that change lives, and help grow a scalable national model for equitable biotech workforce development.
Apply now to be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of biotech careers.