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Ecosystem Development Manager - BioHealth Capital Region

Type of Position : CONTRACT (1099) or FULL-TIME (W2)

Start Date : March 1, 2025

Reports to : Chris Frew, Chief Executive Officer

Are you an emerging leader with a passion for life sciences and business? Are you a natural connector who loves building relationships? Do you strive to make an impact? Have an entrepreneurial spirit? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!

BioBuzz is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to serve as the face of BioBuzz and our BioHealth Capital Region community (Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia).

You'll take a lead role in bringing together the pillars supporting a strong life science ecosystem. This will enable you to deliver programming and solutions that create an outstanding experience for our community, our clients, and the larger life science ecosystem we serve.

Major Responsibilities

The Ecosystem Development Manager is the primary business segment owner within each of BioBuzzs markets. This highly matrixed role requires reporting to and working under the direction of the CEO, with dotted lines to the Chief Operating Officer, the business development operation, and our customer success team.

Ecosystem Strategy and Leadership (30%)

Drive the regional market strategy across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia.

Regional Market Strategy Development : Lead the development, execution, and ongoing refinement of BioBuzzs business strategy for Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, ensuring alignment with both short and long-term organizational goals.
Revenue & Sustainability : Ensure that business goals are met, maintaining a focus on achieving immediate revenue targets and creating a long-term, sustainable revenue model for the region.
Performance Metrics & Reporting : Define and track KPIs for ecosystem growth, engagement, and regional market performance. Regularly report progress to senior leadership, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet key targets and objectives.
Advocacy & Thought Leadership : Position and represent BioBuzz as a thought leader at key industry events, panels, and forums across the region.
Strategic Partnerships & Networking : Serve as a super-connector across the region, facilitating and nurturing relationships across key stakeholders including academic institutions, industry leaders, government entities, startups, and vendors. Strengthen and amplify the BioBuzz brand, creating robust collaborative networks.
Industry & Market Insight : Stay up-to-date on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within the life sciences sector. Analyze how these elements impact the local and regional market landscape, and proactively adapt the regional strategy to stay aligned and competitive.
Cross-functional collaboration : Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment on regional goals, leveraging insights from stakeholders to inform strategy.

Business and Partnership Development (30%)

The sky is the limit with your dedication and our centralized leadership team.

Business Development : Prospect and nurture relationships with potential clients and partner companies to build a pipeline and meet regional business goals and revenue targets for events, advertising, hiring, and workforce development. Work alongside the team to close new business and grow our revenue.

Client Management : As the face for BioBuzz in each region you will ensure that you and the team are meeting deliverables and creating satisfied clients through our work and platform.

Stakeholder Engagement : Foster relationships with local companies, employers, organizations, community leaders, and local influencers to enhance BioBuzzs regional presence and community engagement.

Platform and Community Activation (25%)

Program Development & Execution : Lead and oversee the design and delivery of community engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with BioBuzzs mission and business model.

Platform Strategy and Execution : Lead and manage regional strategy and execution for news, media, events, marketing, and community building to grow our platform.

Content Strategy & Development : Spearheaded the regional news strategy by uncovering and developing compelling stories on people, companies, technologies, and key issues unique to the region.

Event Calendar Management : Maintain and update the regional Events Calendar.

Thought Leadership Contributions : Create and share weekly thought leadership content through :

Daily social media posting and engagement

Weekly regional newsletter editorial

Contribute to Quarterly outlooks and reviews

Impact Measurement : Develop and track metrics to assess the effectiveness of community programs, refining strategies based on feedback and outcomes.

Administration : (15%)

The sky is the limit with your dedication and our centralized leadership team.

Scheduling & Coordination : Organize and coordinate meetings, programs, and events for both internal and external stakeholders. Manage calendars for leadership and regional activities to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

Document & Record Management : Maintain and organize records of strategic initiatives, partnership agreements, and engagement reports. Ensure documents are up-to-date, properly filed, and easily accessible.

Reporting & Data Entry : Compile and track data for performance metrics and KPIs, preparing timely reports for senior leadership. Ensure accurate tracking of budget expenditures and align with approved spending.

Budget Management : Monitor and reconcile budgets related to regional activations, community programs, and team expenses, assisting with financial reporting as needed.

Communication Support : Draft and proofread internal and external communications, ensuring consistency and quality. Respond to inquiries related to community programs, partnerships, and events.

Team Building & Management : Recruit, lead, and manage teams of local freelance / contract writers, interns, and Ambassadors, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to budget and project deadlines.

Event & Program Logistics : Oversee logistics for events and community programs, including registration, coordination, and post-event follow-up. Ensure event materials are prepared and distributed efficiently.

These are the essential functions of the position; other duties may be assigned. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire job-related skills, and perform other work as required.

Qualifications

Prior experience within the industry, a quality portfolio, and glowing recommendations are a must.

High Energy & Innovation : Bring fresh ideas to the team, champion best practices, and proactively drive creative solutions.

Local Market Expertise : Deep understanding of the local market dynamics, including key players, trends, and opportunities.

Educational Background : A college degree or military equivalent is strongly preferred; a high school diploma, GED, or foreign equivalent is required.

Experience : 4 years in the life science industry or a similar field, with a proven track record of success and understanding of industry dynamics..

Exceptional Communication Skills : Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in online personal branding, thought leadership, and digital engagement.

Relationship Builder : Passionate about influencing, educating, and connecting people while fostering a deep sense of community.

Organized & Detail-Oriented : Professional, thorough, and highly organized with excellent follow-up and time management skills.

Adaptability & Persuasion : Skilled in tailoring product / service features to meet the diverse needs of customers, demonstrating flexibility in approach.

About BioBuzz :

Our mission is simple : to create the worlds largest and most connected life sciences community. We are :

Experience First

At BioBuzz, people and organizations are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating positive, memorable experiences that inspire and elevate the life sciences community. By fostering collaboration, listening actively, and providing pathways for engagement, we take personal ownership of every interaction. Our success is defined by the success and satisfaction of those around us, and we hold ourselves accountable to always deliver with purpose and integrity.

Fearlessly Creative

At BioBuzz, we embrace bold ideas and innovative thinking, pushing boundaries to inspire meaningful change. We are unafraid to take risks, challenge the status quo, and turn challenges into opportunities. With a clear vision and a long-term focus, we trust in the power of creativity to drive progress. We believe that failure is not a setback, but a stepping stone to growthit's how we respond and evolve that defines us. Fearless creativity fuels our passion for solutions, growth, and transformation.

Action-Oriented Results-Driven

At BioBuzz, we live by the motto Chop Wood, Carry Water and understand that success is built through consistent effort, patience, and dedication. We embrace the process, recognizing that every small action contributes to a greater impact over time. By focusing on the fundamentalsdoing the hard work day in and day outwe stay grounded and resilient, committed to progress no matter the challenge. We know that its not about shortcuts, but about consistently showing up, staying accountable, and driving results with purpose. Each day is an opportunity to build the future, one step at a time.

Work Environment

You are expected to work a full 40 hours per week. Standard hours of operation that staff must be available are 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, M-F, however; client requirements or other business functions may require your attention outside of those hours. You are responsible for managing your schedule to meet your job duties, expectations, and required weekly hours. Employees may have the option to work flex hours as long as they are communicated in advance, they are approved by the Company, and the Employee is able to maintain their full-time duties.

This role will require the ability to attend in-person client meetings on a regular basis as well as after-hour events. You may also have in-person meetings throughout the week at mutually agreed-upon locations to manage and deliver the desired work product with your team and other employees. Some travel may be required to pursue clients, manage employees, or attend events in other states.

BioBuzz Networks, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

BioBuzz offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.

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Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and any work samples that illustrate their best work consistent with our objectives for this position to : hello@biobuzz.io or apply here.

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