Business Development, Investment and Commercialization SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences
ProSidian Seeks a Business Development, Investment and Commercialization SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences - DPLH Est.: 1912 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt Full-Time Basis Mid Atlantic | ProSidian Labor Category - Executive Consultant/SME II Mid Level Professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541611 - DPLH Est.: 1912 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt Full-Time Basis located CONUS - Washington DC Across The Mid Atlantic Region supporting Advanced Scientific Professional Staffing Support Services in the various areas of interest within the Medical Countermeasures field of Research and Development (R&D)/Analytical Research and Development (AR&D) of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals supporting BARDA. These services are critical in support of BARDA's mission to conduct R&D and AR&D efforts to provide medical countermeasures that address the public health medical consequences of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events, pandemic influenza, and emerging infectious diseases.
Seeking Business Development, Investment and Commercialization SME candidates with relevant Healthcare And Life Sciences Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Healthcare And Life Sciences Sector Clients such as HHS. This as a Full-Time ProSidian W-2 Healthcare and Life Sciences Functional Area - Healthcare And Life Sciences Supply/Service Initiative and an employed position with commensurate benefits and competitive salary.
JOB OVERVIEW
Provide services and support as a Healthcare And Life Sciences (Business Development, Investment and Commercialization SME) in the Healthcare And Life Sciences Industry Sector focussing on Human Capital Solutions for clients such as Department of Health and Human Services (HHS - ASPR | BARDA) | HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Center for Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Generally Located In CONUS - Washington DC and across the Mid Atlantic Region (Of Country/World).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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Business Development, Investment and Commercialization SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences [HHS103008]
Serve as business development, investment, and commercialization expert and strategic advisor to government program team to include evaluation of white papers/market research and corresponding business strategies and plans
Participate as subject matter experts on Program Coordination Teams (PCTs). Provide expert opinion, analysis, assessment, guidance and recommendations.
Serve as BARDA's knowledge source for educational purposes in this area, providing background and learning material, as well as 1:1 support as needed.
Provide subject matter expertise and advise to DRIVe portfolio companies across all funding mechanisms. Responsibilities would include:
Provide strategic input and expert opinion to program manager(s) on public-private partnerships to support Ventures and other MCM innovation ecosystems development.
Provide general technical/product development and business/commercialization expertise and advice.
Provide evaluative feedback on business and commercialization plans of applicants and partners.
Provide general business/commercialization advise and ad-hoc mentorship especially to BARDA Ventures, Blue Knight, BARDA Accelerator Network, and DRIVe portfolio companies.
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications For Business Development, Investment and Commercialization SME | Healthcare and Life Sciences [HHS103008] (HHS103008) Candidates:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the life sciences industry.
Proven track record in at least one of the following areas:
Entrepreneurial experience founding multiple companies, raising funds, and achieving successful outcomes (M&A or IPO).
Business development executive in Pharma/MedTech, leading multiple M&A transactions.
Venture/private equity investment experience, including board membership or advisory roles providing hands-on support to portfolio company
Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications
Graduate degree in biomedical sciences, healthcare, or a related field is preferred.
Extensive experience in life sciences, MCM product development, and commercialization can supplement educational requirements.
Skills Required
Comprehensive understanding of the life sciences/medical countermeasure (MCM) product development lifecycle.
Expertise in business development, investment strategies, and commercialization processes in the life sciences sector.
Ability to evaluate white papers, market research, and corresponding business strategies and plans effectively.
Strong capability to advise on public-private partnerships, ventures, and innovation ecosystems.
Competencies Required
Strategic advisory skills to government program teams, particularly within BARDA's mission and initiatives.
Ability to mentor and provide educational resources to BARDA team members and portfolio companies.
Proficient in assessing and guiding commercialization plans and technical/product development.
Ancillary Details Of The Roles
Deliverables include evaluative feedback on business and commercialization plans, expert analysis, and mentorship to DRIVe portfolio companies and BARDA initiatives (e.g., Ventures, Blue Knight, Accelerator Network).
Engage in PCTs, providing expert opinion, guidance, and recommendations in strategic decision-making processes.
Act as a knowledge source for BARDA, contributing background material, learning resources, and personalized support to enhance team understanding and strategic alignment.
Other Details
Hands-on experience with public-private partnerships and venture ecosystems in the context of medical countermeasures innovation is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to integrate business, technical, and commercialization strategies into actionable plans for portfolio companies and government stakeholders.
Additional Information
CORE COMPETENCIES
Teamwork
ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership
ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen
understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication
ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation
persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility
ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment
exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization
ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Business Tools
understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
Commitment -
to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
Curiosity
the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
Humility
exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
Willingness -
to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS
ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights:
Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:
Competitive Compensation:

Business Development, Investment and Commercialization SME | Healthcare and Life
ProSidian Consulting · Port Washington, NY, USA ·
- Job type:
- Full Time