Specifications include, but are not limited to: a) Advise on implementation of ESD’s current cluster strategy through the development of strategic life science partnerships and investment opportunities; identify public-private partnership opportunities for the ESD Life Science Initiative; and engage private partners as identified. b)Support ESD to develop a detailed, long-term strategic plan to grow and differentiate New York State’s commercial life science sector. This long-term strategy will leverage New York State’s existing academic and industry assets to transform the State into a leading hub for commercial life science. The strategy must also promote synergies across the life science clusters in the State. To develop the long-term strategic plan, the consultant will utilize data and information already captured in a strategic assessment of the State’s life science industry, recently carried out by ESD’s Life Science Initiative. In addition, it is expected that the consultant will utilize their own knowledge of global and New York State life science trends to best develop the strategic plan. c)Support continuing implementation of all current ESD Life Science Initiative programs, as needed.