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Organisation/Company Centre for Genomic Regulation Research Field Computer science » Computer systems Chemistry Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Country Spain Application Deadline 12 May 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 27 Apr 2023 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? H2020 / ERC Reference Number GA 101082198 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The centre

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

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The Business Development Manager will act as the interface between internal and external stakeholders to transform CRG’s scientific results into viable innovations and business opportunities, particularly in the areas of bioinformatics/computational biology/software and systems/synthetic biology. The manager will explore the opportunities, and support the development of solutions that align to the interest of the relevant stakeholders.

The successful candidate will:

Pro-actively contribute to (i) monitor the latest lab news, research, and technology developments, (ii) assess and prioritize CRG’s innovations, and (iii) design their critical path to maturation and value creation, particularly in the areas of bioinformatics/computational biology/software and systems/synthetic biology.

Actively prospect and engage key experts, partners,



industry and investors to progress projects towards licensing or spin-off launch.

Pro-actively seek funding for innovation projects and support CRG research in the preparation of grant proposals, particularly in Proof of Concept and public-private partnerships.

Actively contribute to the different goals and initiatives of the TBDO, including generating financial resources for CRG’s innovation activities, and fostering entrepreneurship culture.

About the team

The Technology and Business Development Office (TBDO) engages with CRG`s scientists having the ambition to transform scientific results into solutions solving innovation challenges for market applications. Our aim is to ensure a positive impact on society out of the knowledge and technology developed at CRG. We strive for an inclusive environment of scientific and entrepreneurial excellence, offering CRG`s scientist business-oriented training and connections with innovation, investors and industry experts. TBDO strategically evaluates, protects and transfers knowledge and technologies to the development and commercialization partners through licensing and launching of spin off companies.

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Must Have

You have at least 4 years of postdoctoral experience in the life sciences or related sectors

You have prior experience in bioinformatics and genomics, Nanopore sequencing or Machine Learning

You are able to analyse extensive and complex technical documents in various fields and extract the key information towards technology maturation and value creation

You have industry experience or equivalent and understand the innovation ecosystem/path

You have experience in intellectual property and project management

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have

You have prior experience in RNA/Protein Biology and/or cancer research





You have prior experience in business development and/or technology transf

Specific Requirements

Written skills to elaborate marketing materials, financial, and business reports

You have advanced MS Office skills, and at least basic bioinformatics skills

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Contract duration: Open - ended contract linked to technical and scientific activities

Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.

Target start date: As soon as possible.

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section .

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile work and family life of its employees and is offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from adaptable working hours.

Eligibility criteria

All applications must include:

A motivation letter addressed to Anabel Sanz.

Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based.

Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required.

Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.

Deadline: Please submit your application by May 12th, 2023.

Covered by 3 external grant funding (ERC-PoC-Luis Serrano; AGAUR-Eva Novoa and Severo Ochoa).

This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme - Cytodesign (GA 101082198)

Benefits of working as a Business Development Manager in Barcelona:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package

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