Review Vacancy
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleAssistant Director, Life Sciences
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $90000 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: Relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Required Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in policy research, analysis and communications, program implementation, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Experience in and knowledge about the life science industry are required.
Must be a facile writer with outstanding written and oral communication skills and the ability to synthesize complex information effectively and quickly for different audiences. Must be detail-oriented and highly organized with strong follow up skills. Ability to navigate ambiguity is essential. Must be able to handle multiple changing priorities and effectively anticipate needs of management. Must be a creative problem solver, diplomatic, tenacious, and effective. Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word required. Excellent presentation preparation skills. Must be able to work well collaboratively and independently.
Duties Description BASIC FUNCTION:
The Assistant Director provides strategic and tactical support to the Life Science Initiative, working closely with the Senior Vice President overseeing New York State $620 million Life Science Initiative and with other senior team members. The Assistant Director serves as the primary resource for the development of presentations and other written materials about the Life Science Initiative and its programs for internal and external stakeholders. This individual also will participate in the design and implementation of new programs and will be a key point of contact with other ESD departments.
WORK PERFORMED:
• Produce briefing materials on Life Science programs for senior ESD and other New York State officials, as well as external audiences and draft sensitive correspondence and remarks on behalf of the SVP.
• Facilitate ESD’s approval process for life science projects, including ESD Board of Directors approval. Generate materials for submission to ESD Board of Directors and ensure all required approvals are obtained.
• Generate and publish a legislatively mandated annual report on the operations and accomplishments of the Life Science Initiative using supporting data and statistics.
• Generate and administer solicitations for funding proposals, review applications, and facilitate effective management of grants and contracts. Work with grant and contract recipients to ensure that milestones, deliverables, and Key Performance Indicators are understood and met.
• Act as a key point of contact with other ESD departments, including but not limited to: Loans and Grants, Project Finance, Procurement, Contracts Administration, Legal, and the Office of Contractor and Supplier Diversity.
• Assist in convening, managing and communicating with Governor Life Science Advisory Board.
• Manage ad hoc requests from stakeholders, including businesses seeking information on ESD incentives.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Position expected to work onsite and/or remote consistent with NYS and ESD guidelines and needs.
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Name Maria Gately, SHRM-CP - Senior Human Resources Manager
Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov
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