Job Description

Research Development Professional II Posting Number req27464 Department BIO5 Institute Department Website Link https://bio5.org/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The BIO5 Institute at the University of Arizona brings together world-class researchers and innovators from five core disciplines — agriculture, engineering, medicine, pharmacy and science — to collaborate for the purpose of solving today’s most complex and critical problems. The BIO5 Research Development Professional II supports strategic business development, connecting current and potential industry partners with BIO5 members and resources. This position also works with the BIO5 Director to match members to collaborative and external grant opportunities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can handle multiple projects and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Director of Public Affairs, supports BIO5 industry partnerships, including serving as a liaison and coordinator on industry and business partnerships, tracking projects, and ensuring that timelines and deliverables are being met.
• Under the direction of the Director of Public Affairs and BIO5 Director, researches potential new industry partners that can help advance BIO5’s translational research and connect faculty members to funding, professional development, and partnership opportunities.
• Collaborates with the Director of Public Affairs, supports the establishment and achievement of growth goals for partner engagement and revenue.
• Maintains the internal CRM database (Trellis) with partner, potential partner, and project details and timelines.
• Coordinates with Community Engagement Manager, Senior to collaborate on partnerships that span community and industry.
• Serves as a point of contact with business development teams across campus to form strong partnerships.
• Regularly meets and communicates with business development and advancement units in ORP and BIO5 associated colleges to coordinate and expand efforts.
• With the guidance of BIO5 Director, supports BIO5 members with collaborative opportunities.
• Works with BIO5 Director to match BIO5 faculty members to potential industry and external grant opportunities.
• Maintains records and tools related to members’ areas of focus and interest.
• Supports BIO5 members and BIO5 Director in translational activities.
• Helps connect BIO5 members with needed resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to accurately track partnerships and projects.
• Ability to actively research and recruit potential new partners.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the university business development ecosystem.
• Ability to match BIO5 members with grant opportunities and industry partnerships.
• Ability to maintain the list of BIO5 member areas of focus and interest.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, business, or any related field or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• 3 years relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing CRM.
• Experience with Arizona bioscience ecosystem.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $59,404 - $74,254 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 8 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Research Development Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Gina Compitello | ginacompitello@arizona.edu Open Date 10/26/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

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