New York State Contract Reporter #RFP 27-09

Business Development Consulting for Cell and Gene Therapy CDMO Services

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a business development consultant to support the expansion of its GMP Engineering and Cell Manufacturing Facility (GEM), which specializes in cell and gene therapy services. - Government Buyer: - Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (GMP Engineering and Cell Manufacturing Facility) - Located in Erie County, Buffalo, NY - Scope of Services: - Business development consulting for academic Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and industry partnerships - Market assessment and competitive positioning in cell and gene therapy (including CAR T, TCR, armored cell therapies, viral vectors, nonviral delivery systems, plasmid-related services, analytical development, and early-phase CMC support) - Lead generation, qualification, and client outreach - Support for converting leads into funded projects, sponsored research, master service agreements, statements of work, and strategic collaborations - Conference and relationship strategy, CRM process development, and transition planning for full-time hire - Key Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in cell/gene therapy and CDMO services - Strong network in biotech/pharma sectors - Proficiency with CRM tools - Estimated effort: 10-20 hours per week - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a consulting services solicitation - Contract term is 3-6 months, with possible extension based on performance and business need

Description

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's GMP Engineering and Cell Manufacturing Facility (GEM) is seeking a qualified business development consultant to support the growth of its academic CDMO and industry partnership activities. GEM is an academic GMP manufacturing facility with capabilities in cell therapy manufacturing, viral vector production, process development, analytical development, quality control testing, regulatory support, and early-phase clinical manufacturing. The consultant will develop a scalable business development function, enhance market positioning, generate and qualify leads, support client outreach, and establish processes to convert opportunities into funded projects and strategic collaborations. The contract term is 3-6 months, and the agency is Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp.

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