BIA Vacancies

Salary: £26 - £30,000 per annum - subject to experience

Reports to: Head of Content

ABOUT THE BIA

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the UK’s Trade Association for biotechnology and innovative life sciences. We work with incredible entrepreneurs, scientists, business leaders, regulators, policy makers and advisors in a fascinating, vital and booming sector which spans global connections and the entire life sciences ecosystem in the UK.

The Data Analyst is an exciting new role for the BIA, the primary purpose of which is to collect, curate and analyse data on the sector to produce valuable insights to inform work across the organisation, from policy to business development.

The Data Analyst will contribute to the production of impactful reports on the sector, provide facts and statistics for our communications, and collect data as required to inform strategic decisions as we grow our membership and influence.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on sourcing, curating and analysing data from a variety of sources
• Responsibility for managing relationships with external data providers
• Contribute to the development of membership systems to enhance meaningful membership data collection and curation for the purposes of sector analysis
• Provide data analysis capability as required by colleagues across the BIA as part of multidisciplinary project teams
• Perform ad hoc analyses of sector and member data in response to internal and external queries
• Work with the Policy and Public Affairs team to produce valuable insights into the sector and the challenges it faces
• Work with the Head of Content, external designers and the Marketing and Member Communications team to produce engaging and informative content based on data that helps external stakeholders understand our sector better
• Assist the Membership team with data analysis tasks as required, e.g. to segment membership and identify potential new members

As a small organisation, flexibility is a key value all members of the team need to work to. As such the above duties and responsibility are subject to change as informed by needs of the team, organisation and changes in the external environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Degree or equivalent
• Minimum two years’ experience in similar/relatable roles
• Data analysis skills
• IT skills – Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex findings in a clear and compelling way to non-technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Project management skills
• Problem solver
• Organised, with good time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to work methodically and accurately with excellent attention to detail
• Positive attitude to work, open to learning and new ways of working
• Willingness to work flexibly when require
• Confident working across organisational boundaries

Desirable

• Previous work experience in life sciences
• Experience using MS Dynamics
• Experience using Pitchbook, Beauhurst or other similar data platforms

To apply, please send a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your CV to Riana Potamitis Please DO NOT send CV only as this will not be considered. The deadline is 5pm on Thursday 6th April 2023.

Salary: £26 - £28,000 per annum - subject to experience

Reports to: Senior Events Manager

ABOUT THE BIA

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the UK’s Trade Association for biotechnology and innovative life sciences. We work with incredible entrepreneurs, scientists, business leaders, regulators, policy makers and advisors in a fascinating, vital and booming sector which spans global connections and the entire life sciences ecosystem in the UK.

We produce leading sector events both in person and online – aimed at both our members and the wider life sciences community – currently ranging from a Gala Dinner, thought leadership conferences, roundtables and boot-camps, vibrant networking events and broadcast webinars. All benefit from a high profile, trusted brand in the BIA and strong engaged communities.

SUMMARY BACKGROUND AND ROLE

As a successful and growing membership organisation, BIA continues to expand its capabilities, capacity and benefit to our members. Increased demand has led to us growing existing events and planning new ones. As such we are looking for an Events Executive to support our existing Senior Events Manager and Event Manager as we take on more delegates and expand our offering.

In addition to assisting with planning, launching and lead up to events from an administrative, logistics and marketing perspective, this role will have plenty of opportunity for hands-on event experience at venues in London and across the UK, meeting and greeting a wide range of BIA stakeholders. The role will also take on direct responsibility for running our webinars, and also for specific elements of larger conferences, e.g. poster sessions, providing an opportunity for ownership of specific projects.

There will be plenty of opportunity for an exceptional candidate to take on their own smaller in-person events as they grow in knowledge, capability and confidence.

We’re looking for a bright and energetic individual who wants to learn fast and make the most of being in the centre of an incredible and dynamic sector. Someone also who has the confidence to communicate professionally and efficiently with senior stakeholders and C-Suite speakers and delegates to ensure that webinars and our other events run smoothly.

Essential for the job? Degree or equivalent with at least 1-2 years’ experience in an events, administrative, marketing or business support role.

Desirable? Experience of CRM and CMS systems, webinar platforms and basic financial processing or administration. Understanding of life sciences or biotechnology

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading on BIA webinar programme: liasing with key stakeholders, scheduling panel calls, website maintenance, marketing emails & running of webinar via Zoom.
• Acting as a support function to the events team (Senior Events Manager and Events Manager) at larger scale events: producing name badges, drafting event materials, booking couriers, on-the-day assistance etc.
• Leading on specific sessions at large conferences e.g. student poster flash/displays.
• First point of contact for event queries and day-to-day management of general events inbox: liaising with delegates, management of all booking, finance and general enquiries.
• Assisting with financial administration for events: finance department queries and liaison, generating booking invoices, assisting finance team with sponsor invoices during busy periods Assisting with systems administration: updating CRM (Dynamics), troubleshooting for online booking and reporting errors/updating cases; updating event web pages.
• Assisting the events team with the preparation of events marketing emails.
• Booking meetings, travel and accommodation for staff and key stakeholders. 
• Venue research and sourcing where appropriate.
• Ad hoc administration and project support

Development projects

• Running smaller scale networking events (dinners, lunches, drinks receptions)
• Building meeting/community-building capacity across the organisation (as required)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience in an events, administrative, marketing or business support role
• Super-organised
• Self-starter
• Great attention to detail
• Confident oral and written communicator
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and unphased by a busy schedule
• Team player
• Problem solving, solutions oriented
• Highly computer literate and comfortable with technology

Desirable

• CRM (Dynamics or similar)
• CMS (experience of building or editing websites)
• Managing financial tasks
• Experience of liaising with senior management/C-Suite stakeholders
• Experience of running/assisting with webinars (Zoom) or online events

To apply, please send a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your CV to Riana Potamitis. Please DO NOT send CV only. This will not be considered. The deadline is 5pm on Monday 3rd April 2023.

The Investor Relations Manager will deliver our strategic objective to increase investment in the UK’s innovative life sciences and biotech sector.

The role is our first in investor relations and an exciting opportunity for an ambitious self-starter to make a significant impact. The holder will develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of work including direct engagement with key investors, events, online content production and media activity.  

In doing so, you will be helping deliver the next generation of medicines and other biology-driven technologies to solve global challenges, from disease to hunger, to climate change. You will be at the heart of a world-leading industry that will drive the global economy in the 21^st century.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy

• Map the investment community to identify the right investors to target and develop a strategy for engaging with them
• Use matrix management to deliver the strategy through joined-up BIA activities across policy, events and communications
• Work with civil servants to link government and BIA activities
• Support BIA member groups as required
• Working with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, support the development of new policy initiatives to increase investment in life sciences

Events

• Deliver a programme of BIA events that raise investors’ understanding and interest in the sector and provide networking opportunities for BIA members with investors
• Lead on the BIA’s co-organised events with strategic partners, such as the Office for Life Sciences, Department for International Trade and Office for Investment, the London Stock Exchange, MedCity, and others

Communications

• Develop online (website and social media) content to make the BIA the go-to organisation for domestic and foreign investors wanting to understand and connect with the UK life sciences and biotech sector
• Working with BIA colleagues and external data providers, support the production of authoritative and impactful reports to promote investment in and understanding of the sector

As a small organisation, flexibility is a key value all team members need to work toward. As such the above duties and responsibilities are subject to change as informed by needs of the team, organisation and changes in the external environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Strong interest in and good understanding of the finance and/or life sciences sectors
• Proven project management skills to drive projects through from conception to output
• Excellent written skills with an ability to grasp complex issues quickly and how to distil these for a variety of external audiences
• Collaborative team player who is flexible to changing business needs and supports colleagues effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrative ability to develop good working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to represent the BIA and its members in person and through oral and written communication

Desirable

• Investor relations experience
• Event management experience
• Understanding of how financial issues link with wider sector issues (e.g. healthcare, innovation, science and the business environment)

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in applying for the position, please can you submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role, including your current salary and salary expectations.

Applications should be submitted to Riana Potamitis by email [email protected]