Director of Development

The Director of Development, Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) at the University of Iowa will provide leadership at the highest level while leading business development efforts at the CBB’s bioprocessing facility. This facility focuses on contractual microbial biomanufacturing of recombinant proteins and is known for its expertise in both upstream and downstream manufacturing processes on scales ranging from 5 to 1000 L fermentations. Both cGMP and non-cGMP suites are available to accommodate client needs. The cGMP facility specializes in the production of bulk drug substances intended for phase 1 clinical investigations.

Objectives for the successful candidate will be to:

Objectives for the successful candidate will be to:

• Work with both the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the facility’s director’s group to advance the CBB’s missions of excellence in biotech education, discovery, and economic development.
• Provide business development leadership by:

o   Expanding the facility’s biomanufacturing contracts for both existing foundational clients and new clients

o   Increasing the number of clients for both non-cGMP and cGMP manufacturing

o   Bridging the gap between academic discoveries and pilot scale manufacturing

o   Broadening the types of CBB clients beyond biopharma in the longer term; and

•      Oversee the entirety of the facility’s business operations in collaboration with its director’s group and the OVPR.

Work Location: Coralville, IA.

Work Modality: In-person, on-site.

• To learn more about the CBB visit https://cbb.research.uiowa.edu/
• For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
• About Pay and Compensation:
• Pay Grade:  8B

Qualifications:

• Education or Equivalency Required:
• A bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, life sciences, business administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Required Qualifications:
• •    Typically, 5-7 years extensive experience within the biotechnology industry with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• •    Demonstrated success in strategic planning to grow revenues.
• •    Extensive experience utilizing data to support decision making.
• •    Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills as well as in interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• •    Demonstrated attention to accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills at an extensive level.
• •    Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Highly Desirable Qualifications:
• •    An advanced degree in biotechnology, life sciences, business administration, or a related field, e.g. MBA, PhD, JD, etc.
• •    Sustained record of high-level management skills.
• •    Evidence of success in the life science industry.
• •    Experience with market assessment and pricing.
• •    Strong model development skills to evaluate business opportunities and to avoid adverse circumstances.
• •    Demonstrated experience in cGMP manufacturing.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• •    Demonstrated understanding of regulatory constraints on biomanufacturing.
• •    Experience in upgrading quality standards for biomanufacturing processes.
• •    Experience with early-stage companies.
• •    Demonstrated experience with established multinational companies.
• •    Demonstrated experience with university-driven business endeavors.
• Position and Application Details and Instructions:
• In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
• •    Cover Letter
• •    Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact:  VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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