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SSTI Job Corner

September 10, 2008

Complete descriptions of these opportunities and others are available at: http://www.ssti.org/posting.htm.

The Kansas Bioscience Authority is seeking someone to serve as the director of Heartland BioVentures (HBV). The position is responsible for working with HBV's leadership to develop and sustain a robust pipeline of fundable bioscience companies by implementing a technical and business assistance activity following consultative evaluation of investment opportunities.  The best candidates will have substantial business development experience, a proven record of success in a start-up environment and/or investment firm, and experience working in one or more facets of the bioscience industry.  Experience working with boards of directors and/or advisors is preferred as is experience in the bioscience sector.

Penn State, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, recently announced two position openings:

Director Economic Engagement Initiatives. This position will engage with communities and organize University resources in support of transformative regional engagements; coordinate major statewide initiatives in economic development; facilitate regional economic development partnerships between Penn State campuses/programs and external partners; identify funding opportunities and lead proposal development to secure resources in support of economic engagement initiatives. Requires Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) or equivalent, plus five years of work-related experience in economic development or related fields that include evidence of successful organizational leadership and supervision and a commitment to diversity.

Director of Workforce Development Initiatives. This position will provide a focal point to coordinate major statewide and national initiatives in workforce development; facilitate regional workforce development partnerships with Penn State campuses and other external partners; identify funding opportunities and develop proposals to secure resources in support of workforce development initiatives. Requires Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) or equivalent, plus five years of work-related experience in workforce development or related field that includes successful evidence of organizational leadership, supervision and a commitment to diversity.

Kansas, Pennsylvania