Senior Vice President, Defense & Industrial Base Services (DIBS)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the DIBS strategy, business plans, and operating priorities in alignment with BioMADE’s strategy and mission.
• Drive the business and financial performance of DIBS, including revenue growth, operating performance, and resource allocation.
• Lead the DIBS organization and its leadership team, with responsibility for organizational design, staffing priorities, performance expectations, and day-to-day operating decisions.
• Contribute to BioMADE-wide strategy and decisions as a member of the executive team and work effectively across BioMADE.

• Understand customer needs and translate them into relevant services and funded work. Build a strong pipeline of federal work while pursuing commercial opportunities that align with BioMADE’s mission and capabilities.
• Build trusted relationships with government and commercial customers. Lead DIBS customer relationships at the appropriate level and represent BioMADE externally.
• Lead DIBS business development and capture, including proposals and pricing.
• Oversee delivery across the DIBS portfolio, with accountability for customer commitments, financial performance, and quality.

• Lead project portfolio planning, quality assurance, and program evaluation, working with the CEO, executive team, members, customers, and funding partners as appropriate.
• Leverage the BioMADE Pilot Plant Network (PPN), in close partnership with the PPN Business leader, to mature promising product technologies toward manufacturing and adoption.
• Oversee BioMADE’s membership and broader ecosystem activities, including partnerships and workforce development, to create value for members and partners and strengthen the domestic industrial base.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Senior leadership experience in a customer-facing business, operating unit, or portfolio, with responsibility for strategy, growth, financial performance, and delivery.
• Formulate and execute financial strategies to achieve margin targets, revenue goals, and operational efficiencies.
• A track record of building durable customer relationships and converting customer needs into funded work, services, or partnerships.
• Experience with government acquisition, procurement, and/or financial assistance instruments including proposal development.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams, developing senior leaders, and creating a culture of accountability and strong execution.
• Experience making portfolio and resource decisions in complex technical or regulated environments.
• The ability to lead effectively in a technically complex environment, engage credibly with technical experts, and use their expertise to inform business and portfolio decisions.

• Because this position requires eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance, U.S. citizenship is required. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid options for medical insurance for BioMADE employees. Low-cost buy-up options also available.
• Generous cost-sharing for medical insurance for spouse and child(ren).
• Health Savings Account option for medical insurance.
• 100% Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for BioMADE employees.
• Low-cost Dental insurance for spouse/child(ren) and with child ortho coverage.
• 100% employer paid Vision for employee, and spouse/child(ren) coverage.
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan options for Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter Pre-Tax benefits.
• 100% Employer paid Life insurance with a 1x Annual Salary for Exempt staff and a Flat $50,000 benefit for hourly staff.
• 100% Employer paid Short Term Disability insurance and low-cost Voluntary Long Term Disability insurance available.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match on plan compensation (no vesting period!).
• Discretionary Incentive Plan based on organizational and individual performance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that begins to accrue from your hire date.
• 13 Paid holidays, including a winter break between Christmas Eve Day and New Year’s Day.
• Paid Parental Leave- Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning’s Suite for professional development.
• Hybrid Work Policy for most positions; Stipend for Internet and personal cell phone use.
• Free Parking.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Free snacks and beverages at CA and MN office locations.
• Fun on and off-site employee activities sponsored by the Employee Engagement Committee
• On site gym access
• Pet Friendly office space