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Client Coverage Assistant Vice President Bioscience Desk Job Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Vice President for the Bioscience Desk are as follows: i. Focusing on the retention of New York City bioscience companies and on the development of the New York City bioscience community; ii. Playing a key role in the development of a bioscience real estate strategy for New York City. Please note that while interest in the bioscience industry is important, this position is focused in large part on real estate and other location issues for the sector. Key Responsibilities:  Meet with NYC-based bioscience companies to understand their needs and the key factors driving their location decisions  Represent the bioscience desk on the team developing NYC?s bioscience real estate strategy and play a coordinating role in the development of that strategy  Work with other NYCEDC groups on logistical, funding and incentive issues in connection with attracting bioscience tenants to certain NYC properties  Participate in the implementation of the bioscience desk?s marketing and PR strategy, including the development of content for the bioscience section of the NYCEDC website and the creation of bioscience-related events  Play a role in the targeting and attraction of bioscience tenants to NYC Qualifications: ? College degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred (ideally JD or MBA) ? 5 years minimum experience ? Consulting, legal or real estate background desirable ? Strong analytical skills ? Strong demonstrated written and oral communication and presentation skills ? Project management experience, including the ability to facilitate a smooth working relationship among groups of people within and outside NYCEDC ? Enterprising and resourceful, organized and results-oriented ? Energetic, proactive, collaborative and strategically oriented ? Ability to prioritize amongst competing needs and opportunities ? A general interest in economic development issues ? Understanding of federal, State and City government desirable ? Interest in the bioscience industry ? New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire About the Client Coverage Department: The Client Coverage Department within the Client Services Division of NYCEDC is charged with developing relationships with major domestic and international businesses that stimulate the expansion of investment and growth of jobs in New York City. About NYCEDC: New York City Economic Development Corporation is the City?s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. EDC?s mission is to stimulate job growth through expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment, generate prosperity and strengthen the City?s competitive position. EDC serves as an advocate to the business community by building relationships with companies that allow them to take advantage of New York City?s many opportunities. Additional information on EDC can be found by visiting http://www.nycedc.com/ The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EDC offers excellent benefits, including company-paid 401 (a) pension plan, 403(b) and 457 tax-advantaged retirement savings plans, medical, dental and vision benefits, and tuition reimbursement. To Apply: You can apply by going online to http://www.nycedc.com/career/index.htm.