Vice President - Organizational Growth & Strategy (Biohub NY)

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York (CZ Biohub NY) (https://www.czbiohub.org/ny/) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Columbia University, The Rockefeller University, and Yale University - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub NY itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

Our Vision

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
• The technologies developed at CZ Biohub facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond
  
  

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

The Vice President - Organizational Growth and Strategy will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of CZ Biohub NY by overseeing a diverse range of responsibilities aimed at driving collaboration and fostering innovation within our organization. Key areas of focus include managing our academic partnerships, including the extramural funding program, leading government and industry relations, and foster collaboration and developing strategies to secure philanthropic support for scientific research projects. Additionally, the role entails overseeing intellectual property management for CZ Biohub NY, and personnel management to optimize organizational performance and drive a culture of excellence.

This multifaceted role requires a visionary leader with a strong understanding of academic, governmental, and industry landscapes, and a passion for driving organizational growth and scientific innovation.

What You'll Do

• Assist with leadership and strategic vision for the organization
• Maintain relationships with partnering academic institutions to foster collaboration and manage our extramural funding program
• Lead efforts to engage with government entities, industry stakeholders, and philanthropic organizations to advance our scientific initiatives and secure funding opportunities to advance scientific mission
• Develop and execute strategies to secure philanthropic support for scientific research and innovation projects
• Oversee and manage the process of patenting and licensing intellectual property generated by the organization's research activities, collaborating with our legal counsel to ensure compliance with legal requirements and optimize the value of our intellectual assets
• Manage programs related to technology transfer, patenting, and licensing agreements, and facilitate the translation of scientific discoveries into tangible products and services
• Work closely with CZ leadership and research teams to foster a culture that prioritizes the effective translation of intellectual property into technological or clinical applications. Identify key considerations for these applications and guide the R&D process to ensure successful outcomes
• Develop and execute programs for scientific and business development, including industry affiliate and academic affiliates programs
• Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation and business growth in alignment with strategic objectives
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of professionals, providing guidance and support to drive performance and foster a culture of excellence
• Organize and prepare reports related to growth and strategy for board of director meeting materials, financial reports, board books and coordination of board agendas
  
  

What You'll Bring

Essential –

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant fieldrequired
• 10 years experience in managing relationships with academic institutions, government entities, and industry partners
• Strong understanding of intellectual property management, technology transfer, and business development processes
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to open science and highly aligned with the mission and values of CZ Biohub values
  
  

Nice to have -

• Advanced degree
• Experience in the life sciences or biotechnology sector
  
  

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network requires all employees, contractors, and interns, regardless of work location or type of role, to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster vaccine dose, if eligible, by their start date. Those who are unable to get vaccinated or obtain a booster dose because of a disability, or who choose not to be vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance must have an approved exception prior to their start date.

Compensation

• $268,000 - $368,500
  
  

New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. To determine starting pay, we consider multiple job-related factors including a candidate’s skills, education and experience, market demand, business needs, and internal parity. We may also adjust this range in the future based on market data. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range during the hiring process.,

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
• An environment where nothing is considered impossible, where bold and creative thinking are the norm, and where a collaborative culture allows teams of people from multiple disciplines to accomplish more than any single person can achieve alone
• Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Columbia University, The Rockefeller University, and Yale University) as well as partner organizations in the CZ Biohub Network and beyond
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience
  
  

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do every day. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. The CZ Biohub Network does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. The CZ Biohub Network will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the CZ Biohub Network.

Salary : $268,000 - $368,500