Business Development Associate, Sponsorship

ROLE OVERVIEW Reporting to the Director of Sponsorship, the Business Development Associate supports the day‑to‑day operations of BioLabs’ sponsorship program and related strategic initiatives. The role coordinates sponsorship activities, partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective execution of benefits and a strong partner experience, and supports BioLabs’ Golden Ticket corporate program. This is a hybrid position based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. RESPONSIBILITIES Support sponsorship initiatives and program activities across the BioLabs network. Maintain and update sponsorship CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), including contact management, contract tracking, reporting, and data accuracy. Coordinate with site teams to monitor sponsorship deliverables, contractual obligations, and partner engagement activities. Assist with sponsorship‑related communications, marketing initiatives, and reporting. Support the end‑to‑end coordination of BioLabs’ Golden Ticket corporate program. Contribute to the improvement and development of internal sponsorship processes and workflows. Assist in preparing proposals and presentations through market research and sponsor needs analysis. Collaborate cross‑functionally to support seamless execution of sponsorship activities and partner deliverables. Support communication and relationship management with sponsors, corporate partners, and external stakeholders across public and private sectors. Attend networking events, conferences, and sponsorship‑related activities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in business, Life Sciences, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. 1–3 years of relevant experience in program coordination, business development support, partnerships, customer success, or related functions. Interest in biotechnology, innovation ecosystems, startups, or life sciences industries. Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with limited supervision. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel. Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce preferred. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and social media tools is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Willingness to attend occasional evening events and travel domestically as needed. BioLabs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr