The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), the largest and leading professional society of stem cell and regenerative medicine scientists worldwide, is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to support industry affairs and business development activities that fuel the ISSCR's mission of enabling breakthrough scientific discoveries and the development of transformative new therapies to improve human health.
Main Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Business Development and Sales team to ensure successful industry partnerships.
- Support and maintain strong relationships with industry, biotech, and pharmaceutical partners.
- Identify new industry sponsors to support the ISSCR's missions and initiatives
- Update and maintain Industry Relations pipeline
- Oversee the fulfillment of sponsor and exhibitor benefits:
- Collect and maintain company information
- Create, update, and maintain relevant exhibitor/sponsor documents (rules & regs, exhibitor kits, etc.)
- Collect and integrate company presentation information into conference programs and materials
- Coordinate with marketing team towards website/digital fulfillment items
- Coordinate with events team on sponsorship items (e.g. lanyards, notebooks, etc.), onsite signage, and other event logistics
- Work with events team and venue contractors and vendors on exhibit setup, take-down, and shipment requirements
- Oversee & manage exhibitor/sponsor portal system and payments
- Follow-up with exhibitors/sponsors with outstanding items
- Develop and maintain sponsorship reports
Other Roles & Responsibilities
- Represent the ISSCR in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current attendees, prospects, sponsors, and the community we serve.
- Interacts effectively with a diverse group of members, staff, leadership, and other stakeholders of our services.
- Provide customer support for sponsors and exhibitors.
- Provide occasional back-up assistance for ISSCR email inboxes and phone line coverage
- Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
- Other duties as needed or assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (science, business, marketing, or communications preferred)
- Aptitude in MS Office Suite and Office 365, with strong competency in Excel
- Proficiency in software platforms and databases including data entry and reporting functions preferred
- 1-2 years' experience in a medical/scientific association, non-profit, or similar working environment preferred
- Experience working in a customer service support position preferred
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Detail-oriented and ability to meet project timelines/deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in team scenarios
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Availability for limited annual international travel