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Director, Life Sciences

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Annapolis, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 120722 - 190376

Posted: 11 September 2026 (5 days ago)

Application Deadline: 9 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Commerce is seeking qualifiedapplicants for the position of Director Office of Life Sciences (OLS) withinthe Office of Strategic Industries in the Division of Industry International& Innovation.

This is a Management Service position and serves at thepleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

STD0025

LOCATION OF POSITION

The World Trade Center - 401 East Pratt Street Baltimore Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position will provide strategic leadership anddirection to the OLS; recommend and implement the offices budget and strategicgoals/plans; plan internal and external program functions advocate forprojects develop and manage internal operational policies and procedures; anddirect and organize the work of two subordinate positions. The OLS providescomprehensive and coordinated programs focusing on job creation capitalinvestment and new business formation within Marylands life sciences community.

POSITION DUTIES

This position will be responsible for three primary functions: 1) Business development and strategic marketing of the states life sciences medical technologies and computational health sectors; including serving as an industry expert in efforts for attraction expansion and retention of life sciences businesses to and within the state; 2) Leveraging relationships with existing partner organizations and providing connectivity to core resources to create new life sciences enterprises; sustaining the growth of successful enterprises and leveraging Marylands unique federal and academic life sciences organizations to advance the states role as a global leader; and 3) Developing and implementing initiatives to foster industry-specific entrepreneurial business development infrastructure assistance workforce and talent development and technology transfer and commercialization opportunities. To promote the states life sciences industry the incumbent will cultivate and conduct outreach coordinate with various Commerce departments serve as a representative of the state at industry-related conferences and represent the team on attraction and retention initiatives for life sciences companies. The position manages the Life Sciences Advisory Board providing planning and support for meetings and working group sessions; represent and promote Marylands life sciences industry nationally and internationally including organizing and managing Marylands presence budget and programming at the annual BIO International Conference AdvaMED Conference HLTH and other venues. Statewide travel and attendance at national and international conferences.

The selected employee must strong initiative skills the ability to handle multiple concurrent and high-priority projects; have proven organizational administrative and project management skills; excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to work with high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite Google Suite Salesforce and other relevant software is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Bachelors degree in life sciences business or a related field

AND

Experience: Ten(10) years of increasingly responsible experience in business or economicdevelopment in the life sciences equivalent combination of education and experience in closely related fields may be considered.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess thefollowing preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specificinformation on your application regardingyour qualifications.

1) Demonstrated knowledge of and work experience in thelife sciences biotechnology medical technology computational health orsimilar industries.

2) Experience with grants budgeting market researchfinancial analysis business planning.

3) Knowledge of Maryland life sciences ecosystem andresources.

4) Three years (3) of supervisory experience.

5) Advanced degree in the life sciences or related fields.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Some Statewide travel isrequired.

Employees in thisclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motorvehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motorvehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. To beconsidered you must submit a completed application and all required materialsby the closing date including the supplemental questionnaire. A resume may beincluded as supporting documentation but a resume alone will not be acceptedor considered. Information submitted after the closing date will not bereviewed.

If unable to apply onlineplease submit your stateapplication/resumeand supplemental questionnaireby the closing dateand timetoHR contact:

If you are submitting additional information the preferredmethod is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additionalinformation must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable toupload please email the requested information to the HRcontact.

If you have questions about this recruitment pleasecontact the Department of Commerce at .

You may also visit our website:Department of Commerce.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or havegeneral questions about the online application system please contact the MDDepartment of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.

As an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer Maryland iscommitted to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflectiveof the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates areencouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country andencourage them to apply.

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