Business Development Director - Biotech jobs in Madison, WI

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Position Description

Position Title:               Director of Business & Community Operations

Department:                 Business & Community Development

Reports to:                    Vice President of Business & Community Development

Position(s) Supervised:  N/A

FLSA Status:                   Exempt

Position Summary

The Director of Business & Community Operations develops and directs economic development initiatives for the Business & Community Division (BCD). The position develops, champions, and helps launch processes and operations for business, community, and industry development programs. The position provides non-transactional oversight and leadership on initiatives to design and implement BCD programs and larger scale non-program items. The Director, in some cases, oversees program development and implementation on an ongoing basis.

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Responsibilities

The Director will spend the majority of their time in these activities:

• Advise and manage the development of BCD led economic development initiatives and program policies, process, and operational flow.
• Direct the development and revisions of operations and processes for WEDC’s program offerings and advise BCD leadership on initiatives to improve these economic development practices. 
• Manages outreach to BCD partners and stakeholders to solicit input on existing and potential programs and policies.
• Be an effective team member by working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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