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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Under the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), AgriNovus Indiana is the State’s food and agriculture initiative focused on advancing Indiana as a nationally recognized leader in the agbiosciences sector – where food, agriculture, science and technology converge. Indiana is in an enviable position to accomplish this through the following areas led by AgriNovus:

• Business Growth
• Entrepreneurial Acceleration
• Thought Leadership (Events + Programming, Field Atlas, Research)

JOB OVERVIEW

AgriNovus Indiana, a non-profit coalition of agbioscience leaders focused on growing the state’s agbioscience economy, is searching for a proven leader to accelerate economic growth through proactive economic development guided by industry-informed applied research. The ideal candidate is driven by a purpose to impact the industry positively and has demonstrated the ability to lead economic development efforts and use commissioned research to create differentiated approaches to organizational and industry advancement. As a member of the organization’s leadership team reporting to the CEO, you will also serve a critical role in building coalitions across industry, academia, capital providers, governments, non-profits and donors to increase awareness of the need for agbioscience innovation and the positive momentum building across the state.

The Senior Director, Growth reports to and supports the President and CEO.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the organization’s Business Growth service line to create, advance and win economic development projects in collaboration with partners across state and local government, industry, academia and non-profit partners.
• Lead and manage all commissioned research projects from inception to publication, ensuring all are rooted in industry needs and applied to shape industry-advancing programs and projects.
• Manage and operate high-priority, public-facing research-informed projects that may include coalitions of leaders from across industry, academia, government and philanthropy.
• Create and manage Indiana agbioscience economic performance and forecast data, providing the organization insight into relative performance and progress to stated goals.
• Identify and prioritize the opportunities for new agbioscience technologies and global industry trends
• Collaborate with fellow Central Indiana Corporate Partnership initiatives (Ascend, BioCrossroads, Conexus and TechPoint) to develop cross-industry economic development and research programs.
• Work as a member of the AgriNovus team to cultivate and secure financial support from partners across industry, academia, government and charitable interests to fund innovation challenges and operations.
• Represent AgriNovus in external stakeholder meetings and make presentations on behalf of the organization as appropriate and needed.
• Leverage and engage personal and professional networks to ensure innovators, companies and potential partners are aware of the agbioscience innovation in Indiana.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS business degree or a related discipline
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant business development and business strategy
• Strong preference for additional experience in economic development and applied research
• Strategic thinker who combines strong analytical skills and creative problem solving – turning concepts into actionable insights and programs.
• Ability to translate vision into requirements and execute go-to-market programs and events.
• Excellent time management is with a demonstrated ability to deliver results within condensed timeframes.
• Strong project management skills; well-organized, structured approach, ability to achieve tight timelines on complex deliverables.
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• 100% of healthcare and dental premiums are paid for individuals and family.
• Pre-tax & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match: 5% contributed by the employer regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible to be matched by the employer.
• Company-paid group life benefits as well as company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 17 holidays.
• Office location at 16 Tech Innovation District with hybrid remote flexibility.

EEO Statement:

CICP grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, national origin, military service obligations, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. CICP provides equal opportunity in wages, promotions, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

 

DETAILS

Job Category: Economic Development
Manager: President and CEO, AgriNovus Indiana
Office Location: Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, 16 Tech, Downtown Indianapolis
Travel: Statewide

 

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