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SalaryBusiness Analyst, R&D
Discovery Partners Institute
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Discovery Partners Institute, part of the University of Illinois System, empowers people to jumpstart their tech careers or companies in Chicago. DPI does three things: Train people for high-demand tech jobs; conduct applied R&D; and support business building. With state investment, an innovation district in development, and a high-powered network of university partners regionally and internationally, DPI has the resources to attract, develop, retain, and leverage the most ambitious talent in Chicago to address global challenges in our environment, agriculture, industry, life sciences, and shared digital future. Learn more at https://dpi.uillinois.edu/. The Business Analyst position will be a key member of the DPI R&D Industry team and is responsible for analyzing information, formulating, and testing hypotheses, developing, and communicating recommendations. You'll also present results to R&D management and implement recommendations in collaboration with team members. The R&D Team is comprised of the DPI Research Director, R&D Scientists and Science Team Directors, Sector Leaders and the R&D Industry Team which includes Relationship Managers who cultivate and manage industry partnership. This position requires interacting with all these colleagues to connect DPI research efforts with industry needs and supporting the R&D Team in the Consulting projects with customers.
- Provide insights, conduct market research, and analyze strategic business and R&D trends in an existing or potential new industry partner.
- Conduct market and business intelligence research on select industry sectors working with and supporting efforts of the R&D Industry Team and Sector Lead(s).
- Support the R&D Industry Team for business development and DPI-related R&D activities with prospective industry partners.
- Combine strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and data analysis to help the team develop strategic priorities and outreach to industry and other external partners.
- Engage with and challenge leadership to provide commercial and innovative perspectives on the issues, challenges and opportunities facing our clients.
- Work with DPI academic partners to leverage expertise and support customer proposals.
- Support planning and hosting of Workshops, Roundtables and other such events hosted by the R&D Industry Team.
- In written and slide presentation format, communicate complex concepts into a crisp, clear, concise client-ready narratives, using appropriate analytics and visualization tools.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a DPI science team area or closely related area, MBA is preferred.
- Strong business research analyst skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience with technology commercialization strongly preferred.
- Strong commercial acumen, able to connect client business issues with DPI research.
- Experience in interacting with business leaders and offering constructive and differentiating perspectives.
- Proven ability to deliver succinct and structured oral and written communications.
- Familiarity with academic research strongly preferred, and ability to recognize and identify intersections between industry needs and a broad research and science portfolio.
- Experience working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, across institutions and disciplines.
- Familiar with the Chicago tech industry network preferred.
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Appointment Information
Full Time Academic Professional position(s).
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by 6 pm on 3/20/2024 or visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/employment.
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.
Requisition ID: req1885
Job Category: Academic Professional
Campus Location: Chicago
