Organisation/Company: University of A Coruña Field: Technology – Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Application Deadline: 22 Jul :59 (Europe/Madrid) Country: Spain Type of Contract: Permanent Job Status: Full?time Hours Per Week: 35 Offer Starting Date: 1 Aug EU Research Framework Programme Funded: No Reference Number: /CP/168 Research Infrastructure Staff Position: No Offer Description Grant/funding reference: 032_IN855A_ Job title: ORALREGENERIX – In?Clinic Oral Tissue Regeneration Using Handheld Bioprinting Technology Grant/funding period: START: 01/01/2026 END: 12/31/2027 PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: Collaborator on activities related to the project/agreement stated.

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: CICA CENTRO INTERDISCIPLINAR DE QUÍMICA E BIOLOXÍA. Monday to Friday 9:30 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 19:00 The Advanced Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering research group, led by Daniel Nieto at the University of A Coruña, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with proven experience in strategic management, fundraising, and scaling of technology and biomedical startups to work within the framework of the ORALREGENERIX project. Previous experience in deeptech, biotech, medtech, or technology spin?off companies will be highly valued.

Responsibilities Development and execution of the business plan. Securing public and private funding (venture capital, business angels, grants, EIC, CDTI, etc.). Managing investor relationships and preparing investment rounds.

Developing strategic alliances and commercial agreements. Coordinating regulatory activities and market access strategy. Overseeing organizational growth and business structuring. Representing the company before investors, partners, and public bodies.

Supporting intellectual property and commercialization strategy.

Qualifications Proven experience in managing and leading technology or biomedical startups.

Experience in investment acquisition and fundraising.

Experience in negotiating with investors and closing funding rounds.





Experience in business development and corporate strategy. Knowledge of the startup ecosystem, venture capital, and technology transfer.

Experience in regulated environments (medical devices, biotech, digital health, or similar). Knowledge of regulations and quality standards applicable to medical devices will be considered an asset.

The Following Will Be Especially Valued

Previous experience as CEO or member of the management team of startups.

Experience with university spin?offs.

Experience with CE/FDA regulatory processes.

Experience implementing quality systems (ISO or others). Previous participation in exits, M&A;, or business scaling processes. Established network of contacts with investors and strategic partners.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria Academic Background University degree in fields related to business management, law, technology, or health sciences: up to 15 points (proportional to the score). Additional formation in general management, MBA, finance, entrepreneurship, or innovation: up to 10 points.

Startup And Executive Management Experience

Experience as CEO, COO, CFO, or board member of startups: 4 points per year. Max. 20 points.

Experience in biotech, medtech, deeptech, or digital health startups: 3 points per year. Max. 15 points.

Fundraising And Corporate Development

Participation in investment rounds and fundraising: up to €500k: 5 points; between €500k and €2M: 10 points; €2M: 20 points.

Experience with competitive grants (EIC, CDTI, H*, etc.): up to 5 points (1 point per grant).

Regulatory And Business Scaling

Experience with CE/FDA, quality, or regulatory affairs: up to 5 points.





Experience in industrialization, market access, or commercialization: up to 5 points.

Business Development And Partnerships

Experience with strategic agreements, partnerships, or international expansion: up to 5 points. Personal interview for candidates with a score above 70 points. The maximum score for the interview is 25 points, and selected candidates will be notified 48 hours in advance.

The Interview Will Assess

Leadership skills Alignment with the spin?off's mission Knowledge of the startup/investment ecosystem Execution skills Final criteria: The call for applications may be declared void if candidates do not achieve a minimum score of 70 points on the selection criteria. Process may generate a reserve list for future hires or strategic collaborations with participants who achieve more than 75 points.

Application process WHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice?Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference.

DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site. SELECTION COMMITTEE (minimum 3 members and 3 reserves): Main: Daniel Nieto (Presidente) (PDI?UN), Amalia Jacome (TIT?UN), Salvador Naya (CAT?UN) Suplentes: Francisco Trillo (PDI?UN), Roberto Brea (PDI?UN), Ana Rey (PDI?UN) PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.

General Required Documentation

Copy of national identity document or passport Copy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy. CV in English or Spanish/Galician Responsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled. Responsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application. If you are a candidate from abroad in Spain, please contact *** for instructions on how to apply to this call.

📌 Research Manager 2026/Cp/168 (Madrid)
🏢 Universidade da Coruna
📍 Madrid