BioCrossroads - Director of Workforce Development, Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Youth Apprenticeship Implementation: Develop and drive the strategic vision and implementation of the Indiana Apprenticeship Pathway (IAP) for life sciences.
• Strategic Thought Leader: Lead and motivate others to align with and work towards achieving shared strategic goals. Develop and implement initiatives encompassed within the strategic plan alongside the Senior Vice President of Workforce Development.
• Program Management: Manage programmatic initiatives, leading in direction, execution, and logistics.
• Convening(s) Management: Plan and envision events, workshops, and meetings that engage partners and promote increased collaboration.
• Partnership Relationship Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for national and state partners, managing high level communication and ensuring stakeholder expectations are aligned and met. Understand the unique needs of each industry partner and provide excellent service through BioCrossroads’ recommended workforce strategies.
• Policy Research: Conduct effective workforce research and synthesize findings, applying relevant information to the development of strategic workforce recommendations. Synthesize external trends into action paths for team.
• Resource Development: Assist in the development of proposals, grant applications, and other funding opportunities related to industry partnerships. Serve as a primary point of contact for funder relations. Demonstrate value to employers to secure funding support of initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about trends and best practices in industry engagement and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization's approach.
• Leadership: Guide and motivate others to align with and work towards shared goals. Foster an environment where team members are empowered, encouraged and provided with the resources needed for growth and success.
• Cross-Collaboration: Drive conversations across CICP sister initiatives related to increased interconnectivity and organization-wide support.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical sciences, and/or a related field.

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in vocational educational or talent development, preferably within a non-profit organization; Experience in the life sciences sector strongly preferred, particularly direct experience with projects and programs focused on developing and manufacturing drugs, biologics, medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align partnership opportunities with organizational goals
• Excellent project management and organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in gathering and integrating information from multiple sources to develop comprehensive strategies
• Skilled in leading conversations, meetings, and workshops, guiding stakeholders toward actionable outcomes, consensus and decision-making
• Ability to learn new technology tools and processes quickly
• Proven leader with the ability to empower and guide a team to common goals and strategies

• Passionate about the opportunity to create work-based learning pathways for high school students and adults into life sciences careers
• Highly motivated, proactive and able to work independently
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Continuous improvement mindset

• 100% of your healthcare and dental premiums are paid for individual and family.
• Pre-tax & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match: 5% contributed by the employer regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible to be matched by the employer.
• Company-paid group life benefits as well as company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 17 holidays.
• New office location and facilities at 16 Tech Innovation District with hybrid remote flexibility.