Manager, Commercial Operations

Title: Manager, Commercial Operations

Location: US National

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CONCENTRIC BIOSECURITY POLICY & GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

FULL-TIME

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Ginkgo Bioworks is a publicly traded (NYSE: $DNA), high-growth biotechnology company based in Boston’s Seaport District, that is redesigning the living world to solve some of the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, material, and more. Our mission to make biology easier to engineer is poised to disrupt multiple industries by leveraging our innovative data, automation, and scale capabilities in biological engineering.

Ginkgo believes that if we are to grow a thriving, sustainable bioeconomy, we must also grow a new market in biosecurity. Our biosecurity and public health initiative, Concentric by Ginkgo, launched a nationwide emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing end-to-end pathogen monitoring services to schools, communities, and travelers. As we continue to scale Concentric, our work is also evolving into new and exciting directions, from global expansion to the integration of new technologies and capabilities, including our Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance Plan with the CDC.

About the role:

Concentrics Government Solutions team is seeking a post MBA graduate looking for real world experience in helping lead Concentrics government programs. This person will work closely with the Head of the team, leveraging their mentorship and insights to grow the business.

Responsibilities

• • Develop strategy for key market verticals
  • Identify, develop, and grow new USG or other market opportunities in Biosecurity in coordination with Concentrics Business Development team
  • Plan and implement business development strategy for the Government Solutions team
  • Build a pipeline of qualified opportunities for portfolio of potential customers
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert for USG-Biosecurity funding within Concentric
  • Coordinate Business Development related activities with other groups and functions across the organization
  • Support proposal writing activities, including writing and reviewing content
  • Travel as necessary

Minimum Requirements

• • Bachelor’s degree
  • MBA
  • 5+ years work experience in consulting, operations, client service, or business development

Preferred Capabilities and Experience

• • Proven track record of project ownership and results orientation in a team setting
  • Strong analytical skills, with an ability to quickly develop fact-based and informed opinions
  • Strong presentation authoring and memo writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and an ability to work across organizational boundaries
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and direct the work of others

Total compensation for this role is market driven, with a starting salary of $100,000+, as well as company stock awards. Base pay is ultimately determined based on a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) program with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.