Business Development and Marketing Manager

Position Description

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is seeking an experienced and innovative Business Development and Marketing Manager to expand our transformative science education programs to new partners globally. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global science literacy by driving a sustainable business model that forges strategic partnerships with educational institutions, government agencies, corporations, and non-profits. This role will play a key part in furthering CSHL’s leadership in science education worldwide.

Position Responsibilities

• Create and lead high-impact marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and enhance the DNALC’s position as a global leader in science education.
• Partner with the DNALC Executive Director and senior leadership to identify and cultivate new business opportunities with high-impact partners across the globe.
• Lead outreach efforts to secure partnerships with educational institutions, government entities, corporations, and non-profits that align with DNALC’s mission and strategic goals.
• Serve as the relationship manager for partner organizations, from initial outreach through program delivery and ongoing evaluation.
• Manage all phases of program development at partner sites, including
• legal agreements, facility design, and equipment procurement.
• staff recruitment and training.
• compliance with DNALC’s best practices through annual reviews and reporting.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in life sciences, business administration, or marketing.
• 5 years of experience in science-related or non-profit business development, strategic partnerships, or project management.
• Bioscience, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical background strongly preferred – understanding the scientific landscape will be key to engaging prospective partners.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable business strategies.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to meet prospective partners and oversee program implementation.
• This role is based at our headquarters in Cold Spring Harbor and Brooklyn, New York.

Supplemental Information

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Position ID: 01476

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $95,000- $115,000. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor