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New York City Economic Development Corporation · 1 day ago

Assistant Vice President, Strategy & Operations, Life Sciences and Healthcare

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $108K/yr

5+ years exp

NYCEDC is a mission-driven organization aiming to foster a vibrant and inclusive economy in New York City. The Assistant Vice President for Strategy & Operations in Life Sciences and Healthcare will oversee strategic initiatives, manage projects, and coordinate with various stakeholders to enhance the life sciences ecosystem in NYC.

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Responsibilities

Create & execute NYCEDC’s strategic vision for the Life Sciences and Healthcare Industries

Manage activities to develop a clear understanding and pulse of the Life Sciences and Healthcare landscape in NYC (benchmarking companies, identifying growth levers, evaluating strengths/weaknesses, benchmarking progress and relative to other jurisdictions) and incorporate/validate with current strategy and plan

Oversee programs, ensuring accurate tracking project milestones, driving program excellence through our operators, and reporting on metrics, impact, and financial performance

Lead project planning and coordinate cross-functional project teams, to ensure objectives are achieved, and timelines are met

Support project estimating, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring accurate planning and accountability. Track the LSHC portfolio budget within the context of the broader EDC sources of funding or financial support, keeps abreast and informs SVP of noteworthy external variables impacting portfolio, funding, budget considerations, etc

Support procurement drafting, outreach, due diligence, respondent selection, contracting and underwriting documentation, and supervision of implementation

Conduct research, data gathering and analysis, financial modeling, and expert interviews, to report on industry trends and needs, regulatory challenges, policies, industry dynamics, and news

Draft presentations and memoranda for key stakeholders including senior EDC staff, City Hall staff, partner agencies, and external partners

Manage critical issues or questions, often identified by SVP and/or senior leadership, that require team’s urgent attention from PO, EA, or City Hall. Filters requests, understands urgency, provide recommendations and coordinates response with SVP oversight, as needed

Assist with engagement of industry and academic partners, workforce development organizations, and regulatory and public agencies to advance our green economy priorities and attract their expansion in New York

Act as Life Sciences liaison to External Affairs (i.e., Marketing, Public Affairs, Government and Community Relations, Social Media), including market development/communication strategy/plan for Life Sciences in NYC for near and long term

Formulate yearly strategy for industry engagement activities such as sponsorship and presentation at conferences (e.g., JPM, BIO), panels, roundtables, company engagement, including ROI measurement (quantitative and qualitative)

Support development of additional external presentations, briefing materials, and talking points for SVP and other EDC leaders where appropriate, in coordination with EA

Execute events such as roundtables and advisory board meetings, preparing EDC speakers with background research and talking points. Coordinate and actively manage, in coordination with SVP/VP, the Life Sciences Advisory Council meetings and relationships, subcommittees, or other activities as part of the growth strategy for LifeSci NYC

Actively contribute to team building, staff and departmental development. Work with SVP to foster a thriving LSHC team culture. Provide leadership and guidance regarding for collaborative, highly effective outcomes of inter- and intra- LifeSci team. Evaluate and suggest new processes and communication modes to consistently have a deference towards efficiency and impact

Coordinates and actively manages, in coordination with SVP/VP, the Life Sciences Advisory Council meetings and relationships, subcommittees, or other activities as part of the growth strategy for LifeSci NYC

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic PlanningLife Sciences KnowledgeProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementData AnalysisFinancial ModelingEffective CommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

5+ years of relevant work experience (e.g., biotechnology companies, operations and project management, consulting firm, investment banking, strategic planning, program design and execution, partnership management

Proven experience interfacing with senior leaders in the public and private sectors

Demonstrated track record of leading, managing, and executing projects at top-tier organizations

Effective written and verbal communication, including presentations skills

Demonstrated track record of developing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including successful cross-functional collaboration on highly complex projects with multiple perspectives

Ability to look strategically at the big picture and search for insightful, creative solutions

Demonstrated accountability and track record for delivering results

New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire

Preferred

MBA, MPH, MPA or master's degree or higher in a Life Sciences and/or Healthcare or similar amount of experience in the sector preferred

Benefits

Generous employer subsidized health insurance

Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Vision and hearing benefits

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care

Short term and long-term disability coverage

100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage

Up to 25 vacation days

Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays

Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks

Retirement savings programs

Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan

457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan

Tuition Reimbursement program

Continuing education and professional development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

College savings plan

Backup childcare

Gym membership discounts

A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support

Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

Company

New York City Economic Development Corporation

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New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Founded in 1991

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees