Position Description

The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) is seeking an innovative Manager of Marketing who will be instrumental in helping to extend the brand and reach of our transformative programs to new partners globally. This is a new and exciting role that offers the opportunity to make a profound impact on science literacy by creating a sustainable business model that will forge partnerships that bring DNALC’s signature programs to new frontiers.

Position Responsibilities

• Partner closely with DNALC Executive Director and other leaders to create and execute strategic marketing and expansion plans aimed at forming long-term global partnerships.
• Lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and cultivate potential partners—whether they are educational institutions, government entities, corporations or non-profits—with the resources and vision to implement DNALC's groundbreaking programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison to client organizations, managing relationships from initial contact through program delivery and ongoing assessment.
• Collaborate across teams to coordinate all phases of program expansion:  
  • Establish and oversee legal agreements;  
  • Identify and secure funding sources;  
  • Support business planning, facility design, and construction;  
  • Assist with equipment procurement and staff recruitment and training;  
  • Facilitate annual reviews, reporting, and compliance with DNALC’s best practices for sustainable operations.
  • Build and maintain a comprehensive prospect list of potential clients and help develop promotional materials to drive engagement and awareness.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or project management, with a proven ability to cultivate and manage client relationships.
• Experience in life sciences, science outreach, or education is a big plus.
• Passion for science literacy and a self-starter mentality with exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to meet prospective partners and and then service clients.
• This role is based at our headquarters in Cold Spring Harbor or Brooklyn, New York, with a the potential of a flexible hybrid work model and opportunities for global travel.

Supplemental Information

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Position ID: 01476
 

 Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.
 
 Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $95,000- $115,000. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).
 
CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

About Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Since 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has been a global leader in research and education. The international scientific community at CSHL provides a unique and stimulating atmosphere for doctoral research?an environment where students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty work side-by-side. The Watson School of Biological Sciences (WSBS) was founded on the belief that with well thought-out mechanisms, enthusiastic involvement of faculty, and highly motivated students, an innovative curriculum could be provided that would allow students to earn a doctoral degree in a shorter time than in traditional programs without compromising the quality of their training. The curriculum is designed to train students to become scholars and independent thinkers.

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