The Fraunhofer Spain Research foundation is looking for a Business Developer for its Fraunhofer CAT center. He/She will be in charge , together with scientists and project managers , to promote, advise and support projects move up in the valorization chain, helping to bring them from TRL 2-3 to TRL 5-6.
The contract will be within the framework of the Fraunhofer CAT project , whose objective is the development of new diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic tools in the field of precision medicine . For example, the development of new technologies for i) the establishment of biomimetic organ and tissue models for in vitro testing, ii) the development of sensors and electronic devices, iii) the design and validation of therapeutic strategies for personalized medici ne, and iv) the production and validation of new biological models.
This project is funded by: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Univer sidades, Generalitat de Catalunya and Ajuntament de Barcelona .
Main duties and responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Fraunhofer CAT direction, the applicant will carry out the following activities:
- Identify scientific and commercial opportunities: analyze emerging research, technologies, innovation trends and industrial needs.
- Develop valorization roadmaps of projects, including identification of exploitable results, intermediate milestones, partners and key resources.
- Create project-related customer portfolios, identify potential customers and early adopters, and coordinate experimental end-user validation and testing.
- Build strategic partnerships and collaborations with research institutions, universities, biotech/pharma companies, other relevant industries, and clinical stakeholders.
- Develop and negotiate patents, licensing agreements and partnerships.
- Position scientific solutions for the market by creating compelling proposals, pitch decks, and technical-commercial documentation , in close collaboration with scientists involved.
- Support to consortium building and grant writing for funding opportunities, in close collaboration with project managers and scientists.
- Documentation management .
Requirements for candidates:Essential
- Advance degree (MSc or PhD) in biotechnology, bioengineering, biomedical sciences, pharmacy or a related field with a postgraduate degree in entrepreneurship and innovation. Alternatively, a degree in economics, business administration or related field with a strong understanding of biotech R&D projects.
- Previous experience in technology transfer, business development and product validation in the life science and/or medtech sector.
- Ability to identify and engage with potential customers, early adopters, and strategic partners.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Highly self-motivated and proactive, with excellent communication skills for pitching the technology to potential clients and investors.
Advantageous
- Establishment of Spin-off and Start-ups.
- Establishment of license agreement.
- Establishment of research agreement with companies.
- Establishment of financial accords with venture capital companies.
We offer:
- Number of available positions: 2
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Working conditions:
- Full time permanent contract. Attractive salary.
- Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, 6 leave days for personal matters, among others).
- Fraunhofer Spain Research ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status or other factors.
- Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment.
- Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at Fraunhofer Spain Research and additional sup port is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona.
How to apply:
Until the 15th of May, by sending a CV and motivation letter to info@fraunhofer.es with the reference “BD01-FCAT” as subject of the email.
Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.
Reference: BD01-FCAT
If you have any further questions regarding your application or the application process, please get in touch with us at info@fraunhofer.es