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The Center for Biotechnology Education at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a new student member for its Industry Advisory Board.

There are three seats reserved for industry professionals, one seat for a JHU alumnus, and one seat open for a JHU student currently enrolled in one of the Center's credit-bearing graduate degree programs.

Join us and make it your mission to strategically advise and suggest future growth opportunities for the Center to pursue. Your guidance will be critical in ensuring alignment between educational offerings and the knowledge demands within the industry. Members of the Board will also be asked to provide feedback on strategic partnerships and industry connections that can enhance students' networking opportunities and professional development opportunities for faculty.

Student Board members can usually expect to be appointed for a term of one year. However, there is a possibility of extension. There are typically at least two meetings a year but additional meetings are possible as requested by the Board Chair.

Salary: This is not a paid position

If you are interested in joining this Industry Advisory Board, please address these criteria in your request for consideration:

• Share your CV or resume

• Optional - Describe your previous experiences outside of a degree and how it relates to the Center for Biotechnology Education's core areas of focus.

  Applications for consideration should be submitted to Interfolio by Aug 31, 2006.

  The first meeting is likely to occur during the Fall ‘26 semester.

  This is a great opportunity to expand personal knowledge and professional connections, while also contributing to the Center's ongoing success. We thank you in advance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Job Type: Part Time

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The Center for Biotechnology Education at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a JHU student for its Industry Advisory Board. This role involves advising on strategic growth opportunities, ensuring alignment with industry demands, and enhancing networking and professional development for students and faculty.

Board members are appointed for one year and meet at least twice a year. This is an excellent chance to expand knowledge and connections while contributing to the Center’s success.

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Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) drives the strategic expansion of corporate-sponsored research across the university by proactively identifying, cultivating, and structuring industry-funded research collaborations that accelerate innovation, deepen corporate engagement, and increase sponsored research revenue. In addition to technology licensing and venture creation, JHTV serves as the central catalyst for long-term corporate research partnerships aligned with institutional priorities and faculty strengths.
We are seeking a **_Corporate Partnerships Specialist, Bioengineering & Therapeutic Platforms_** . Reporting to the Director Business Development & Portfolio Management in JHTV, the Corporate Partnerships Specialist will be directly accountable for significantly increasing corporate-sponsored research volume, revenue, and strategic partnerships in Bioengineering and therapeutic platforms, by combining deep faculty engagement, domain knowledge and market intelligence to cultivate, source, shape, and enable corporate collaborations in this domain. This role is responsible for developing and executing a domain-specific corporate research growth strategy, building multi-year master research agreements, and securing new industry funding streams aligned with JHU faculty capabilities. This new role expands the work of JHTV's Corporate Partnerships team by dedicating a resource focused on a specific domain area as a technical specialist and will also actively coordinate with other domain specialists to identify strategic cross-disciplinary research for industry funding. The position will have a dotted-line to the Whiting School of Engineering Senior Associate Dean of Corporate and Global Partnerships and will be embedded in the relevant Department within the Whiting School of Engineering.
The role proactively identifies where companies are investing, sources partnership opportunities, and works alongside our worldclass researchers to shape sponsor-ready collaboration concepts, in close coordination with other teams in JHTV. This role also serves as a liaison and bridge between the relevant departments/centers of the university and the broader JHTV organization, helping to increase connectivity and identify promising intellectual property/licensing opportunities and startup ideas.
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**
_Faculty Engagement & Relationship Building_
+ Navigate a diverse faculty landscape where industry engagement orientation varies significantly; adapt outreach approach to meet faculty at their current level of readiness.
+ Build and maintain trusted relationships with faculty, researchers, and leadership across the Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and adjacent departments/academic units/Centers/Institutes.
+ Conduct regular outreach and meetings with faculty to understand research priorities, emerging projects, and collaboration interests.
+ Serve as a visible, accessible resource for faculty seeking industry engagement, providing guidance on partnership structures, timelines, and JHTV processes.
+ Identify and cultivate relationships with high-impact researchers whose work aligns with current industry investment priorities.
+ Apply a service-oriented approach to faculty relationships, recognizing that faculty trust is a prerequisite for effective corporate matching making.
_Market Intelligence & Opportunity Sourcing_
+ Monitor industry trends, competitive landscapes, and corporate R&D priorities in Bioengineering and Therapeutic Platforms to identify where companies are investing.
+ Track relevant market signals including M&A activity, clinical pipeline, licensing deals, and strategic activities by target companies.
+ Translate market intelligence into actionable insights that inform faculty engagement and strategies for partnering opportunities.
+ Identify and prioritize target companies with strategic alignment to JHU's research strengths in Bioengineering and Therapeutic Platforms.
+ Proactively source and sustain industry-funded collaborations by leveraging, scientific networks, conferences, and internal and external referrals and warm entry points.
_Partnership Development & Deal Shaping_
+ Proactively shape and scale industry-funded research programs, centers, consortium models, and master research agreements that expand total corporate research investment at JHU.
+ Proactively scout faculty work and develop corporate partnership opportunities by matching faculty capabilities with industry needs.
+ Shape sponsor-ready collaboration concepts, including defining value propositions, research scope, deliverables and timelines.
+ Develop compelling pitch materials, research summaries, and partnership proposals tailored to prospective corporate sponsors.
+ Coordinate introductions and facilitate meetings between faculty and industry partners to advance partnership discussions and provide hands-on support to ensure readiness for industry engagement.
+ Support deal structure and contract negotiations by providing technical context, managing faculty expectations, and ensuring alignment on deal terms.
+ Treat early stage and lower commitment engagements as deliberate on ramps to deeper partnership rather then stand alone transactions.
+ Maintain active stewardship of relationships at all stages, ensuring early stage contacts are nurtured systemactically toward higher value collaboration over time.
_Pipeline & Portfolio Management_
+ Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of prospects, opportunities, and active engagements in CRM and pipeline management tools.
+ Track the progress of opportunities through the business development lifecycle, ensuring timely follow-up and momentum.
+ Provide regular pipeline updates to the Director Business Development & Portfolio Management and The Sr. Associate Dean of Global and Corporate Partnerships, and participate in pipeline review meetings.
+ Flag stalled opportunities, risks, or resource needs to ensure proactive problem-solving.
_Cross-Functional Coordination & Liaising_
+ Serve as the primary liaison between Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and adjacent departments/academic units/Centers/Institutes, and JHTV teams, including Tech Transfer and FastForward to ensure faculty connect to the appropriate JHTV resources.
+ Identify and surface promising intellectual property, licensing opportunities, and startup ideas emerging from the research portfolio.
+ Coordinate seamless handoffs to Tech Transfer (for disclosures/IP/licensing) and FastForward (for startup support), as appropriate.
+ Collaborate closely with fellow domain-focused Corporate Partnership Specialists and other corporate partnerships team members to share best practices, identify strategic cross-disciplinary opportunities, and maintain a coherent approach.
+ Partner with Research Administration and other central offices as needed to support agreement execution and compliance.
_Information Sharing & Reporting_
+ Contribute to team knowledge-sharing by documenting lessons learned, successful approaches, and market insights.
+ Prepare and deliver portfolio updates, activity reports, and key metrics to JHTV and School leadership as requested.
+ Participate in regular team meetings, pipeline reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Advanced Degree (PhD, MD) in directly related field.
+ Seven years of experience in corporate development, business development, external innovation, translational research, R&D strategy, or related roles in industry or academia.
+ U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident required due to Federal Export Controls.
+ Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Science and business fluency and able to engage academic researchers and industry leaders around a value proposition.
+ Working familiarity with research/innovation translation and commercialization pathways.
+ Experience supporting research collaborations in academia, industry, or similar organizations.
+ Service-minded with strong stakeholder management and communication skills including oral and writing skills.
+ Experience working in a matrix organization with primary responsibility for success while relying on a team of resources which are not direct reports.
+ Thrive in cross-functional teams with competing priorities and incomplete information.
**Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency**
+ Business Development - Advanced
+ Commercialization Expertise - Advanced
+ Market and Opportunity Analysis - Advanced
+ Project Management - Advanced
+ Partner Relationship Management - Advanced
+ Stakeholder Engagement: Advanced
+ Interpersonal Skills General - Advanced
+ Negotiation - Advanced
+ Proposal Development and Writing - Advanced
+ Data Management and Analysis - Advanced
_The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs._
Classified Title: Business Development Lead
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Corporate Partnerships Specialist, Bioengineering & Therapeutic Platforms (Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures)
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PH
Starting Salary Range: $116,600 - $204,000 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Whiting Shcool of Engineering
Department name: Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The Geneva Foundation seeks a Senior Research Scientist (Pre-clinical) to lead pre-clinical projects in a DoD-focused setting at USU 4DBio³. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate hematopoiesis studies, and drive experimental designs from concept through validation in a secure lab environment.

Vous will manage complex programs, write proposals, and ensure compliance with GLP, OSHA, and regulatory requirements while working onsite in Rockville, MD.

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Overview

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is seeking a Program Director responsible for the planning and execution of a portfolio of complex technical/scientific programs. This role is based in Gaithersburg, MD and works closely with ATCC Federal Solutions leadership to prioritize and sequence programs and projects within organizational capabilities, budgets, and strategic goals, and serves as the primary liaison with program sponsors, customers, and other stakeholders to support development opportunities for program growth and manage new business acquisitions. The Program Director implements best-practice tools and models to facilitate project prioritization and support go/no go threshold decisions within functional units and/or across the enterprise, leads through subordinate managers, contributes to functional/operational strategy, and develops annual business plans to ensure alignment. This role oversees a portfolio of Maryland-based federal programs, ensuring contract compliance, high-quality execution, and stakeholder engagement. This is a hybrid role (4 days/week onsite). Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Program Leadership: Responsible for all aspects of a portfolio of business unit programs, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance. Develop programs to fulfill unmet needs within the organization and track progress against stated goals or milestones.
• Strategic Planning & Business Alignment: Contribute to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting in collaboration with senior management. Contribute to the development of functional/operational strategy and develop annual business plans to ensure alignment.
• Program Governance & Best-Practice Tools: Establish policies and tracking mechanisms related to programs and projects, including work initiation, program tracking, trade‑off analysis, business case development, program reviews, escalation processes, resource planning/allocation, and program performance metrics. Participate in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and staff.
• Budgeting, Scheduling & Resource Management: Develop program budgets and schedules ensuring alignment with strategic organizational objectives. Sequence programs and projects within the scope of organizational capabilities, budgets, and strategic goals.
• Stakeholder Liaison & Reporting: Serve as the primary liaison with program sponsors, customers, and other stakeholders to support development opportunities for program growth and manage new business acquisitions. Provide reports and updates to Senior Management or other stakeholders.
• People Leadership & Development: Hire, train, manage, and evaluate professional staff. Motivate, lead, and coach program and project managers to support professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 15 or more years’ experience, including 2+ years’ supervisory experience or equivalent experience (PhD + 8 years or Masters + 12 years).
• Demonstrated ability to lead a federal portfolio of complex technical/scientific programs with significant autonomy, guiding prioritization, sequencing, and decision‑making across functional units and/or the enterprise.
• Experience responsible for program planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance across multiple programs.
• Experience establishing program governance, policies, and tracking mechanisms (e.g., trade‑off analysis, business case development, program reviews, escalation processes, resource planning/allocation, and program performance metrics).
• Experience partnering with senior management on strategic planning, direction, goal setting, and annual business planning.
• Experience serving as primary liaison with sponsors, customers, and stakeholders, providing program reports and updates to senior leaders.
• Preferred: Experience ensuring activities comply with organizational standards and external regulations in a regulated biological materials manufacturing/bioproduction environment.
• Preferred: Experience managing program growth opportunities and new business acquisitions in regulated manufacturing and/or quality system settings.
• Preferred: Scientific PhD.

Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $200,000 to $230,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.

We Invest in You

• Health & Wellness:
  • Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
  • Work‑life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
  • Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering around‑the‑clock counseling
• Financial security:
  • 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
  • Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
  • Corporate bonus program
• Mission Focused:
  • Non‑profit organization supporting critical life science research
  • We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
  • Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility

Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well‑being, and development. We're a mission‑focused non‑profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Shape the future of science with us.

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Overview

Ready to shape the future of science and global health? A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is hiring a Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team in developing and executing ATCC’s scientific strategy aligned with the enterprise strategy. This role leads a world-class scientific and development organization, defines and executes scientific vision and priorities across emerging areas of biology, identifies portfolio gaps and determines optimal paths (build, partner, or acquire), and ensures delivery of scientifically robust, future-ready capabilities.

The CSO serves as ATCC’s external scientific voice and listener, builds advanced model platforms, and aligns scientific innovation with commercial, operational, and quality priorities to translate capabilities into impactful offerings. This role is onsite. Join ATCC and be part of a team that supports the global scientific community with trusted, authenticated biological materials.

Responsibilities

• Scientific Vision & Strategy: Define and execute ATCC’s scientific strategy underpinning the enterprise strategy, evolve products and services, and advance priorities across emerging areas of biology while championing reproducibility and scientific standards.
• Platform Development & Innovation: Lead the build and scale advanced model platforms including 3D systems, organoids, organ-on-chip technologies, spatial biology, stem cell–based systems, and integrated computational/in silico models aligned to research and industry needs.
• Organizational Leadership & Delivery: Lead and scale a multi-disciplinary scientific organization, establish an operating model across research, development, and programs, and ensure disciplined delivery aligned to strategy, timelines, and budgets.
• External Scientific Leadership: Serve as a credible scientific spokesperson, build relationships across biopharma, academia, and government, and represent ATCC in forums, partnerships, and collaborations to elevate scientific impact.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Commercial, Operations, Quality, and data science teams to align priorities, integrate experimental and computational capabilities, and translate scientific assets into scalable offerings.
• Portfolio & Program Management: Identify scientific and portfolio gaps, determine optimal execution paths, and advance high-impact programs with clear prioritization and accountability.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline, PhD and 11+ years of experience in life sciences, including leadership roles overseeing scientific teams and programs.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex scientific organizations, operating with autonomy to drive strategy, execution, and transformation in evolving environments.
• Proven track record of building and scaling scientific organizations within biotech, life sciences tools, or innovation-driven environments.
• Expertise in cell biology and/or advanced biological systems, including next-generation model platforms (e.g., 3D systems, organoids, spatial biology, stem cell-based systems).
• Experience in applied or translational settings with strong understanding of data integrity, standardization, and reproducibility.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with computational biology, product, or commercial teams, and delivering programs with scientific rigor and business maturity.
• Preferred: Established external scientific presence and strong professional network across biopharma, academia, and government.
• Preferred: Experience in entrepreneurial or high-growth environments and scaling laboratory environments and scientific infrastructure.

Benefits

We Invest in You

• Health & Wellness:
  • Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
  • Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
  • Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
• Financial security:
  • 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
  • Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
  • Corporate bonus program
• Mission Focused:
  • Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
  • We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
  • Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility

Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We’re a mission-focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Shape the future of science with us.

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ATCC Biotechnology in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Program Director to oversee a portfolio of complex federal programs. The role focuses on planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring high-quality program execution and compliance.

Qualified candidates should have extensive experience in technical/scientific program management, strategic planning, and leadership. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary of $200,000 to $230,000 annually.

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ATCC Biotechnology located in Gaithersburg, Maryland is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to lead its scientific initiatives. This role involves developing and executing ATCC’s scientific strategy, building advanced model platforms, and ensuring alignment with operational and quality priorities. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in life sciences, ideally with a PhD and proven leadership in scientific organizations.

ATCC offers a mission-focused environment supporting global health, with a range of benefits including comprehensive medical coverage and career advancement opportunities.

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About the Role WhatJobs Direct is actively seeking a brilliant and experienced Lead Scientist to spearhead advancements in Agricultural Biotechnology and Genomics. This is a fully remote position, offering a unique opportunity for a top-tier researcher to lead cutting-edge projects from anywhere. You will be responsible for driving innovation in crop improvement through genetic engineering, marker-assisted selection, and other genomic tools within the agricultural and forestry industries. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of molecular biology, plant genetics, and bioinformatics, coupled with a strong track record of leading research teams and securing funding. You will play a pivotal role in developing next-generation crops that are more resilient, nutritious, and sustainable, contributing significantly to global food security. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of scientists and researchers in agricultural biotechnology and genomics.
• Design and execute research programs focused on crop improvement using advanced genomic and biotechnological approaches.
• Develop and optimize protocols for gene editing, marker-assisted breeding, and high-throughput phenotyping.
• Analyze and interpret large-scale genomic datasets using bioinformatics tools and statistical methods.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including academic institutions and industry stakeholders, in a virtual setting.
• Author high-impact scientific publications and present research findings at international conferences.
• Manage research projects, budgets, and intellectual property within the scope of biotechnological advancements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and ethical guidelines for agricultural biotechnology research.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-doctoral research experience in agricultural biotechnology and genomics, with demonstrable leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of plant genetics, molecular breeding techniques, and genomics platforms.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics tools, statistical genetics software, and data analysis pipelines.
• Proven track record of publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific meetings.
• Experience in managing research projects, budgets, and intellectual property.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and team leadership skills, essential for a remote work environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and crop biotechnology.

Benefits This fully remote Lead Scientist position offers an exceptionally competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a robust 401(k) plan with company match, and generous paid time off. You will have the flexibility to work from your preferred location and the opportunity to shape the future of agricultural innovation. Professional development support and access to leading scientific resources are provided. Join a pioneering organization committed to advancing agricultural science through biotechnology.