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Job Title: Director Process Development and Manufacturing, CMC

Department: CMC

Reports to: Chief Technical Officer

About the Company:  

Opus Genetics is committed to building an innovative, efficient and sustainable science based and commercial ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company leading the development of transformative gene therapies for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and therapies to treat patients with other retinal and refractive disorders.

Job Summary: 

The Director of Process Development and Manufacturing will be the technical lead for development and manufacturing of assigned assets within the Opus gene therapy programs focusing on technical transfer and process development and execution supporting product development and manufacturing to achieve company goals and strategies. This includes working collaboratively with external partners (i.e. CDMOs, contract labs, suppliers) to develop technical studies, analyze complex data, make data driven decisions, and author, review, and approve technical and regulatory documents. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of AAV gene therapy upstream and downstream development and process optimization.  This role will directly interact with the CDMO/contract partners and be responsible for building and maintaining excellent working relationships. Knowledge of manufacturing platforms, consistent with AAV technology, at scales ranging from process development through GMP and PPQ activities. The candidate will be hands-on and expected to provide content to all these areas. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

·      Work with Opus CDMO/contract manufacturing and laboratory partners to develop a phase appropriate robust manufacturing program to support the process development and engineering of pre commercial and commercial cGMP material to support pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, and commercial supply. 

·      Support, author, and review/approve manufacturing plans and documentation including technical transfer, batch records and documentation, product specifications, stability programs, bridging and comparability studies, and other reports utilizing phase appropriate QbD best practices.

·      Support, author, and review/approve manufacturing documentation including testing records, certificates of testing/analysis, campaign summary reports, investigations, etc. 

·      Support, author, and review/approve regulatory documentation including pINDs, INDs, agency responses, CMC meeting requests and briefing packages, and BLAs.   

·      Ensure proper reference standard material is in place, tested, and released for each product. Lead technology transfer between sites. 

·      Ensure regulatory requirements are in place to support manufacturing campaigns with respect to Master Cell Banks, Plasmids, Drug Substances, Drug Products, and Diluents, to prevent developmental delays and or interruptions to clinical programs or regulatory filings.

·      Perform the role of person in plant as needed at the Opus CDMO/contract manufacturing partner’s sites. Act as the CMC expert during audits and interactions with regulatory agencies. 

·      Manage work to project plans for multiple gene therapy programs in the preclinical, pre-IND, IND/clinical, and commercial stages. 

·      Identify and lead the resolution of operational and functional level challenges, work with program and/or function managers to escalate issues to senior management.

·       Hands on resolution to issues/content generation. Design effective and high-quality presentations and progress reports, as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

·      None 

Education and Experience: 

·      Master’s degree (minimum) from an accredited institution in a science or health-related field with minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Ophthalmology experience is preferred.

·      Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of direct manufacturing experience for biopharmaceuticals. Preference will be given for direct AAV gene therapy experience. Previous CDMO/contract lab experience also preferred.

·      Experience designing and executing technical transfer and scale up campaigns and associated documentation.

·      Experience in writing and reviewing regulatory submissions including pINDs, INDs, Meeting Requests/Briefing Packages, Annual Report/DSUR’s, and BLAs. 

·      Experience with FDA and/or other regulatory agency requirements and interactions.

·      Strong skill set in interacting with multidisciplinary teams for preclinical and clinical development. Clear understanding of the drug development process with experience in multiple phases.

·      Experience with Orphan/Rare Disease programs, and/or Fast Track/Breakthrough Therapy is a plus.

·      Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence across all levels of a cross-functional team without direct managerial authority. Experience in risk assessment, negotiation, and problem solving/mitigation.

·      Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, with effective time management skills needed to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.

·      Demonstrated advanced computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Smartsheet’s, PowerPoint, etc.).  

Physical Requirements:  

·      Ability to travel 20% of time

·      Ability to work in laboratory settings/situations

·      Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

·      Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Location:

This position is currently based in the Durham North Carolina area; Hybrid/ remote options considered.

 Salary Range:

$190,000-210,000

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

Opus Genetics is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. 

Position Overview

The Vice President of Business Development is responsible for driving new business growth and strategic partnerships for the agency. This role leads the identification, pursuit, and acquisition of new pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare clients while strengthening the agency’s market presence and revenue pipeline. The VP will report to the CEO and collaborate with executive leadership, strategy, and creative teams to develop compelling solutions that address client needs and support long-term agency growth.

NOTE: Candidates in the TriState Area (NJ/NYC/Local PA) are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Business Growth & Revenue Generation

• Identify, pursue, and secure new client opportunities across pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of prospective clients and partnerships
• Lead RFI/RFP responses and pitch development with cross-functional teams
• Meet or exceed annual revenue and new business targets

Client Acquisition & Relationship Building

• Build and maintain relationships with senior marketing and commercial leaders within pharma and life sciences organizations
• Represent the agency at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings
• Develop long-term strategic partnerships that generate sustainable revenue growth

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership to define growth strategy and priority target accounts
• Provide market intelligence on industry trends, client needs, and competitive positioning
• Collaborate with strategy, creative, medical, and account teams to shape compelling client solutions

Pitch & Proposal Leadership

• Lead the development of pitch strategies and storytelling that highlight the agency’s capabilities
• Coordinate internal teams to produce high-impact presentations and proposals
• Guide contract negotiations and onboarding of new clients

Market Development

• Identify emerging opportunities in digital health, biotech launches, patient engagement, and omnichannel marketing
• Strengthen the agency’s reputation within the healthcare marketing ecosystem

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business development, sales, or client growth experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare marketing/advertising
• Proven track record of winning and growing multi-million-dollar client relationships
• Deep understanding of the pharma commercialization and marketing landscape
• Experience leading agency pitches and RFP processes
• Strong executive presence and relationship-building skills
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and strategic thinking abilities
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Key Success Metrics

• Annual new business revenue generated
• Number and quality of new client relationships established
• Pitch win rate and pipeline growth
• Strategic partnerships developed within the pharma ecosystem

We offer a competitive compensation package, health benefits/perks, discretionary annual bonus, 401(k) plan with 50% match, and opportunities for growth.

NPG Health is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amber Bio is a biotechnology company pioneering new gene editing modalities using multi-kilobase edits to reach previously undruggable patient populations. Founded by pioneers in the CRISPR field from leading institutions for gene editing research, the company is developing a first-of-its-kind RNA editing platform that can correct thousands of bases at once, thereby correcting genetic mutations safely and reversibly. If you are interested in building a new frontier in genetic medicine, we welcome you to apply.

Job Description: Research Associate III/ Senior Research Associate (Biodesigner), Assay Development / Bioanalytical Development

Position Overview: The Research Associate III/ Senior Research Associate in Assay Development and Bioanalytical Development will play a critical role in the development, qualification, and validation of bioanalytical methods to support our RNA editing programs. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of an assay development scientist to develop custom assays for the analysis of samples, including AAVs, cells, and tissues. This role also involves drafting key documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and method development reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Method Development, Qualification, and Validation:
• Support the development, qualification, and validation of bioanalytical methods in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Develop, optimize, and execute robust bioanalytical methods for the characterization, release, and stability testing of Amber's gene therapy.
• Sample Analysis:
• Support drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion studies.
• Perform analysis of AAVs, cells, and tissues to support various stages of research and development.
• Lead efforts to streamline and optimize sample storage and processing, as well as establishing and maintaining critical reagent stocks and cell banks.
• Documentation Reporting:
• Draft and review key documents such as SOPs, method development, and sample analysis reports.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all experiments and analyses.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Collaborate with manufacturing and preclinical teams to support pipeline needs.
• Communicate and present findings clearly to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in bioanalytical and assay development in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in a wide range of molecular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, DNA/RNA extractions, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, and ELISA.
• Experience with cell-based assays and detection methods such as fluorescence, luminescence, and ECL.
• Hands-on experience using laboratory automated systems (e.g., liquid handlers, extraction robotics, etc.).
• Background in RNA-based therapies is highly desirable.
• Experience writing SOPs and reports supporting IND filings (e.g. development, qualification sample analysis reports, etc.)
• Knowledge of FDA and ICH guidelines for method development, qualification, and validation.
• Prior history in compiling and analyzing data and generating reports that are routinely presented to project teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Preference will be given to those who display:

• High motivation, with a strong work ethic and dedication to generating impact.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to extract deep insights from data.
• Ability to go from ideation to data in an independent fashion.
• Long-term personal vision with defined career goals.
• Team-oriented thinking.
• Demonstrated excellence in small team environments, including a “no task is too small” attitude.

If you have a passion for advancing gene editing technologies and desire to be part of a pioneering biotech company, we encourage you to apply and join our ambitious team.

Please apply directly through LinkedIn.

Amber Bio is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.

Amber Bio is a biotechnology company pioneering new gene editing modalities using multi-kilobase edits to reach previously undruggable patient populations. Founded by pioneers in the CRISPR field from leading institutions for gene editing research, the company is developing a first-of-its-kind RNA editing platform that can correct thousands of bases at once, thereby correcting genetic mutations safely and reversibly. Multiple openings are available on a rapidly growing team. If you are interested in building a new frontier in genetic medicine, please apply via LinkedIn.

Job Description: Associate Director or Director, Nonclinical Development

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Nonclinical Development to lead preclinical activities supporting our RNA editing pipeline. The successful candidate will design and oversee nonclinical pharmacology, biodistribution, and toxicology studies, ensuring timely and high-quality execution to support IND submissions. Reporting into the VP of Development, the candidate will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on management in a fast-paced startup environment, partnering closely with discovery, analytical, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study Design & Oversight
• Design, oversee, and interpret preclinical studies (non-GLP and GLP), including pharmacology, biodistribution, and toxicology studies
• Select, negotiate, and manage CROs and external partners
• Write, review, and edit preclinical study reports and nonclinical sections of regulatory submissions
• Ensure data, methods, studies, and reports meet FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines
• Strategic Leadership
• Define and implement the nonclinical development strategy for RNA editing programs from candidate selection through IND submission
• Identify key risks, mitigation strategies, and timelines for nonclinical workstreams
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory guidance and emerging science in RNA editing, gene therapy, and AAV biology
• Collaboration & Communication
• Partner with discovery scientists to inform candidate selection strategy
• Work with manufacturing and analytical teams to ensure efficient hand-offs and successful integration of data across functions
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to project teams, leadership, and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• PhD in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biology, or related discipline
• At least 5 years in a biotech/pharma environment
• Experience in drug development for ocular and CNS indications
• Demonstrated track record of designing, monitoring, and interpreting preclinical safety & efficacy studies for IND submissions
• Strong understanding of FDA and ICH guidance on gene therapy
• Proven success in managing CROs and vendors for GLP/non-GLP studies
• Experience integrating nonclinical data into regulatory submissions
• Ability to synthesize complex data sets and communicate effectively across functions
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preference will be given to those who display:

• High motivation, with a strong work ethic and dedication to generating impact
• Attention to detail, with the ability to extract deep insights from data
• Ability to go from ideation to data in an independent fashion
• Long-term personal vision with defined career goals
• Team-oriented thinking
• Demonstrated excellence in small team environments, including a “no task is too small” attitude

If you have a passion for advancing gene editing technologies and desire to be part of a pioneering biotech company, we encourage you to apply and join our ambitious team.

Please apply directly through LinkedIn.

Amber Bio is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.

Analytical Development Research Associate

Position Details:

Location: Redwood City, CA

Type: Contract (person is out on maternity leave)

Start Date: ASAP

$40-48w2 per hour

Our client is a leading protein engineering company applying innovative technologies to unlock the power of proteins. Since 2002, Their scientists and bioinformatics experts have worked collaboratively with our clients to advance protein optimization and production, enabling breakthrough developments for applications across multiple industries!

Client is looking for someone at RAIII or RA IV level, with solid hands-on experience and the ability to step in quickly

About the Opportunity:

The Analytical Development Research Associate will join the Analytical Development group which is part of the TechOps department. Successful candidates will be a part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team dedicated to supporting our product development through analytical development. The individual will be working with a high performing team with day-to-day laboratory workflows and operations to help with analytical method development, validation, and transfer.

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!

• Possess a passion for being part of the therapeutic community helping bring cutting edge treatments to patients in need.
• Enjoys providing analytical support to different functional groups through effective collaboration, contributing to innovative technology development.
• Enjoys problem solving by implementing analytical solutions.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Establishing and executing scientific experimentation plans for analytical method development with scientists in the analytical development team.
• Perform data processing, evaluation and interpretation of experimental data, drawing conclusions based on the results.
• Perform analytical testing of finished products and development samples.
• Participate in analytical activities including method development, validation, and various analytical studies.
• Present data at team and cross functional level on the current AD ongoings.
• Perform overall lab support functions including routine maintenance of analytical instruments, ordering and maintaining inventory of sample, reagents and lab supplies.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BS in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology science or relevant scientific field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial/academic experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, think critically, and work both independently and within teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior working experience with HPLC, UV-Vis, ELISA and CE-SDS.
• Working knowledge and experience with good documentation practices.

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:

· Knowledge of ICH Quality Guidelines related to analytical method development and validation, impurities and stability.

· General knowledge of biochemistry and enzyme science.

· Understanding of systematic study design and conception.

EEO Statement:

Blackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and solutions firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone’s global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

Vaxess is developing a pipeline of next-generation therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the Vaxess’ patch combines room temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

The Role

We are seeking a talented, collaborative, and highly motivated individual with expertise analytical methods highly focused on HPLC and QC operations to join our core team of scientists and engineers. The Senior Scientist will execute Quality Control testing, and associated operations and contribute to analytical testing to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging early-phase clinical company bringing innovative technology to the global market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, optimization, and execution of HPLC-based analytical methods (e.g., RP-HPLC, SEC, IEX) to support in-process, release, and stability testing.
• Develop, qualify, validate, and characterize GMP-compliant purity, SEC, and content methods for intermediates and drug products, with a strong emphasis on chromatographic workflows.
• Author and execute cGMP method qualification and validation protocols, prepare reports, and perform/oversee routine QC testing.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for chromatography methods during investigations of deviations, OOS/OOT events, assay failures, and other non-conformance issues.
• Provide technical leadership in HPLC troubleshooting, instrument maintenance coordination, data integrity practices, and chromatographic data review.
• Independently author method SOPs, analytical protocols, technical reports, and contribute to regulatory submissions.
• Maintain rigorous laboratory documentation and complete, audit-ready analytical records.
• Collaborate effectively with QC, Manufacturing, Process Development, and Regulatory teams to enable program success across phases.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with a minimum of 4 years (10 years for Senior Scientist) in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry; or M.S. with commensurate experience.
• Demonstrated in-depth expertise in HPLC, including method development, troubleshooting, system suitability design, chromatographic theory, and data interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with multiple chromatographic techniques (RP-HPLC, SEC, IEX, affinity, gradient optimization, detector setup/maintenance).
• Proven success developing and validating GMP analytical methods and supporting GMP operations.
• Experience with complementary analytical techniques such as UV-Vis, LC-MS, CE, ELISA, or other functional assays is beneficial.
• Experience working in a QC or cGMP laboratory environment with strong understanding of data integrity requirements (ALCOA+).
• Strong organizational skills, precision in documentation, and ability to manage multiple analytical workflows simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to collaborative work within interdisciplinary project teams.

At Vaxess, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. To apply, please submit your CV/resume to .

Join our Wisconsin Team!

Director – Organizational Development & Leadership Development

Salary Range: $131,000 – $171,000 annually + potential sign-on bonus

Requirements to Apply

• Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Adult Education, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in leadership development, organizational development, or human resources
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise learning and leadership development programs
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leaders and guide organizational change initiatives
• Experience developing leadership pipelines, succession planning strategies, and workforce capability programs

Preferred

• Experience supporting complex healthcare systems or multi-site healthcare organizations
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification
• Experience implementing learning technologies or learning management systems
• Background leading large-scale change management initiatives

Director – Organizational Development & Leadership Development Job in Wisconsin – $131K–$171K + Bonus – Full-Time Leadership Role – System Learning & Leadership Strategy

Job Overview

This system-level leadership role focuses on strengthening leadership capability and workforce development across a regional healthcare system. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, HR teams, and physician leaders to design and implement enterprise learning strategies that support leadership growth, succession planning, and organizational transformation.

The role oversees leadership development programs, talent review processes, and organizational effectiveness initiatives across hospitals, physician groups, and corporate service areas. This leader will also guide change management efforts, support executive leadership with organizational design initiatives, and ensure leadership development programs produce measurable improvements in engagement, performance, and leadership readiness.

What Are the Benefits?

• Competitive executive-level salary ($131K–$171K annually)
• Sign-on bonus potential
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities

Where?

Wisconsin offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle. Known for its welcoming communities, scenic landscapes, and strong healthcare systems, the state provides access to lakes, outdoor recreation, and year-round activities. Residents enjoy a lower cost of living than many major metro areas while still having access to excellent schools, healthcare, and cultural amenities. With convenient travel access to major Midwestern cities such as Minneapolis, Chicago, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin offers both connectivity and an outstanding quality of life.

Who Are We?

This regional healthcare system serves communities through a network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty care services. The organization is committed to developing strong leaders, building a high-performing workforce, and fostering a culture focused on collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement. Leaders are empowered to innovate, strengthen teams, and support the mission of delivering high-quality care to the communities they serve.

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision, develops and formulates personnel goals, policies, programs, systems and procedures. Audits, monitors, analyzes, reviews and interprets policies for personnel administration; selects, writes and reviews materials for inclusion in various Corporate manuals.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

• Translates policy statements into working procedures; and institutes, interprets and disseminates these personnel policies, rules and regulations.
• Provides advisory service to Corporate and local training personnel, reviews training programs and recommends alternatives and improvements.
• Formulates standards for training materials, techniques and procedures; prepares employee handbooks and training manuals.
• Plans, directs and conducts audits, surveys and research programs to determine effectiveness of personnel policies and programs; prepares comprehensive reports and findings; submits recommended modifications and assures proper implementation.
• Formulates, conducts and reviews employee development, relations, research, safety, recruitment, employee benefit and incentive programs, and other assigned personnel programs.
• Administers and coordinates employee benefits programs; audits counsels and guides local personnel administrators in proper interpretation of benefits policies.
• Prepares, for publication and distribution to employees, statements, memoranda and articles regarding
• Corporate and/or hospital policy rules and regulations. Coordinates implementation of performance appraisal program, and advises supervisors in proper use and application.
• Assists in the development of employee counseling programs designed to stimulate personnel growth and development, including personnel problems and training needs.
• Designs forms necessary to implement new personnel administration procedures.
• Makes recommendations concerning personnel management information systems for specific personnel administration applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualifications for Central Office.
• Qualifications for Health Care Facilities.
• A Baccalaureate Degree in Management, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology or related field, with emphasis on personnel administration, employee and management relations or related discipline from an accredited college or university; and,
• Five* or three** years experience in personnel management, employee relations, management or public administration, with at least three* or one** year(s) of progressively responsible experience in personnel management, employee relations programs, administration and benefits in a large public or private organization; and,
• Comprehensive knowledge of theory and principles and their application to personnel administration in employee relations, including aspects of training, employee development, labor relations, knowledge of research design trends and developments in personnel, employee relations and general management fields; or,
• A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and experience.

Department Preferences

• Program Development and Implementation
• Employee Relations and Engagement
• Communication and Collaboration
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Hospitality Focused Service Orientation
• aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP
• HR in Hospitality Certificate

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members with close to 1,500 health and wellness offices across 48 states in four distinct categories: dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet Pet Health Care. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale.

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are a national network of dental implant centers founded in 2005 to provide innovative dental implant care to patients across the United States. ClearChoice has experienced strong growth over the years and today is a leader in the United States in providing dental implant treatments. Driven by a collective desire to improve the lives of prospective patients, ClearChoice helps people reclaim their health, smile and confidence. Beyond restoring teeth, this is about people getting their lives back. ClearChoice Management Services, LLC (CCMS) provides administrative practice management services to the ClearChoice network.

ClearChoice provides administrative practice management services to the ClearChoice network. When you join ClearChoice, you are joining a team of individuals with passion, conviction, and integrity whose mission is to be the Platform of Hope for those in need of our services.

As part of the Clinical Affairs team, you will take on a highly visible role that supports the clinical excellence and innovation of the entire organization. Your passion, creativity, and grit are supported by a robust team of experienced clinicians and strategists that are integral in writing the next chapter of our story.

About the Role:

In this newly created role, the Clinical & Development, Director will be focused on the scoping, development and implementation of new and existing programs, processes and systems, and other initiatives identified by Clinical Affairs and executive leadership teams. This role requires operating at a tactical, strategic, and operational level. The Clinical & Development Director will serve as an integrator connecting different work streams that would otherwise remain siloed. In partnership with Clinical Affairs leadership, this role is a key communicator linking the Clinical Affairs team and the broader organization. In this role, you will leverage your strategy and operations experience to ensure doctors, centers and field teams receive the support needed to successfully meet the demands of a highly dynamic industry. The Clinical & Development Director is part of a team that drives clinical excellence, value creation, growth, and optimization. Success in the role will require excellent listening, planning, assessment and communication skills, with an ability to identify gaps, recognize opportunities, and drive performance accountability.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with Clinical Affairs, doctors, executive leadership, corporate strategy, field leaders and center managers to support the development of deployment approaches for key strategic clinical initiatives
• Identify gaps, constraints, and or roadblocks to adoption and integration of new initiatives; develop interventions at the center, region, division, and network level
• Mobilize internal resources (operations, strategy, field, sales, marketing, legal and compliance, IT) to overcome challenges, ensuring doctors, centers and field teams have support and training needed to fully adopt new treatments, systems, and processes
• Partner with field leadership to hold centers and field teams accountable to achieving adoption and implementation targets
• Liaise with doctors, field teams, operations teams, strategy, analytics, and finance; serve as a lynchpin among these teams to support prioritization of interventions and support
• Identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of key initiatives; recommend pilots, testing, and roadmaps to achieve optimization and performance enhancements of key strategic initiatives; Create compelling business cases for expansion of new programs and processes
• Identify, codify, and disseminate best practices
• Support administration of clinical programs

Key Competencies

• Planning and project management: Must have a keen attention to detail and be methodical in realistic planning and holding oneself and partners accountable to implementation plans.
• Team-Orientation: Must be able to work cross functionally across the organization and partner with key stakeholders for the right input in order to mobilize resources and effectively work towards solutions.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and to key stakeholders, including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Listening / observation: Must be able to observe behaviors and conduct gap analysis to identify opportunities for support.
• Resilience: Must remain engaged and effective in pursuit of objectives with or without immediate success, using both positive and negative outcomes as an incentive to move forward fulfilling personal and team goals.
• Creativity: Must be able to develop innovative solutions that meet the needs of our doctors and the business. He/she must be a strategic thinker, adaptable, and solution oriented.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive strategy and/or operations management experience in distributed multi-site services, preferably in premium healthcare, consumer/retail facing industries.
• Experience in clinical or doctor relationship management.
• Demonstrated success partnering in a matrixed environment to implement strategic initiatives within a distributed environment.
• Excellent professional written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong presentation skills. Ability to communicate and interact with diverse constituencies and motivate teams.
• Strong analytical and business reporting skills.
• Hungry, humble, high emotional IQ, aspirational mindset.
• Mission/purpose-driven organization experience.
• The ability to conduct up to 25% domestic travel.

Additional Details:

• Base Pay Range if based in Chicago: $175,000 - $195,000, plus 25% annual bonus (Actual pay may vary based on experience, performance, and qualifications.)
• The position is based in Chicago, IL, with an expectation of 4 days per week in-office and 1 day remote. Candidates located outside the 35-mile radius of Chicago may still be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match.
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#2611 Business Development Manager

Our client is a global pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing service provider. Offering services from discovery to commercialization for both drug substances and drug products.

The Business Development Manager is to identify and secure new accounts(pharma/biotech/med device) for the company. Additionally, the person in this role will leverage existing customer relationships to penetrate customer locations that are not currently doing business with. This position will report to the General Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Pursue business opportunities for the services offered via prospecting, building strong client relationships, forging new business partnerships, nurturing and qualifying leads, and maintaining high visibility within networking and trade organizations within the defined territory.
• Identify industry and customer needs and actively provide solutions that will generate value for the customer.
• Represent company at events to generate leads and gather market intelligence.
• Remain integral to the ongoing relationships between groups internal to the external customer.
• Lead the initiative to introduce new projects and business opportunities pursuant to overall business strategy both at existing and new accounts.
• Collaborate with Marketing for effective lead generation to support Sales targets.
• Promptly and completely capture information associated with leads and opportunities in .
• Assist new customers and prospects using scripts to ask relevant questions, capturing the responses in , for accurate and timely quote generation and a seamless handoff to Operations
• Continuously develop expertise regarding the site’s services and industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in physical or life sciences is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development, with proven track record in selling microbiological, environmental monitoring and analytical services.