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AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSenior Director, Life Sciences

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $106000 to $120000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 655 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Senior Director provides strategic and tactical support to the Life Science Initiative, collaborating closely with the Senior Vice President (SVP) and other senior team members in overseeing the Governor’s $620 million Life Science Initiative. This role involves designing and implementing new programs, managing key projects, and preparing reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Proactively manage projects, anticipate challenges, and develop strategies to address them.
• Facilitate and oversee life science projects through ESD’s approval process, including securing ESD Board of Directors approval.
• Prepare materials to inform and engage key decision-makers and ensure all necessary approvals are obtained.
• Create briefing materials for senior ESD officials, state representatives, and external audiences.
• Draft sensitive correspondence and speeches for the SVP.
• Develop and publish the annual legislatively mandated report on the Life Science initiative, incorporating supporting data and metrics.
• Generate and oversee solicitations for funding proposals, evaluate applications, and manage grants and contracts effectively.
• Collaborate with project managers and grant recipients to ensure milestones, deliverables, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are achieved.
• Act as a liaison with various ESD departments (e.g., Loans & Grants, Legal, Procurement) to execute grants and contracts.
• Partner with the press office, web team, and colleagues to publicize events and programs.
• Serve as a primary contact for inquiries from the Governor’s Office and other stakeholders.
• Build relationships with external life science community members and maintain active communication.
• Monitor life science industry trends to inform new programs and partnerships.



• Enhance awareness of state-sponsored life science initiatives.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from stakeholders and manage special projects as needed.
• Perform project review, analysis and evaluation.
• Prepare various administrative documents, including the following: project origination documents; reports; presentations; budget materials; memoranda; and other documents as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, or a relevant field. Associate’s degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute.

Relevant Experience required: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in grant making and management, economic development, policy research, program implementation, public administration, or business administration.

Knowledge Required: Familiarity with the life sciences industry is required.

ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jane Martinez – HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY