Business Development Associate (RareShare)

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Work remotely with talented peers on a rewarding, non-profit program as part of Rare Genomics Institute’s RareShare team. Engage in organizational outreach with companies and non-profit groups to seek out, initiate and foster collaborations to help build the RareShare rare disease community platform. Be a part of the Rare Genomics Institutes strategic alliances and marketing efforts. Track and monitor RareShare metrics on website usage, membership and community activity.

As a RG Business Development Associate you will work with the RareShare team and become its liasson to external organizations. You will apply your business acumen to build mutually beneficial collaborative organizational relationships.

Position Responsibilities:

• Identify organizational partners to help expand the reach and relevance of RareShare to its rare disease community members.
• Seek out and secure sustainable financial support opportunities for RareShare.

• Track and monitor useful metrics on RareShare that will help in developing short and long-term strategies.
• Work closely with the RareShare team by attending and actively participating weekly conference call meetings.
• Engage with Rare Genomics teams on strategic alliance and marketing efforts.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A degree in business or science preferred, business partnership managerial experience a plus.
• A passion for learning and serving rare disease communities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to engage with clients, internal staff and the management team.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and initiative when working with others.