ppIntroduction to the vacant position: /ppTheBiomimetic systems for cell engineering Groupis looking for a scientific business developer to join the READY-GUT project funded by AGAUR Innovadors. The idóneo candidate will have a hybrid technical-business background. /ppMain tasks and responsibilities: /ppIn READY-GUT we develop ready-to-use 3D hydrogel scaffolds for cell culture of intestinal models. The candidate will participate in the product validation and the route-to-market strategy. Specifically, /pulliDefinition of the business plan, economic viability and marketing strategy /liliDevelop and commercialization roadmap, including pricing strategies, distribution channels and identification of partners and key resources /liliResearch and compile all necessary requirements for GLP certification /liliParticipate in industry conferences, networking events and business meetings /liliParticipate in the mentoring and training programme with the AGAUR Innovadors framework (in Catalan) /liliRequirements for candidates: /li /ululliAdvance degree (MSc or PhD) in biotechnology, bioengineering, biomedical sciences, tissue engineering, or a related field with a postgraduate degree in entrepreneurship and innovation. /liliAlternatively, a degree in economics, business administration or related field with a strong understanding of biotech RD projects, in particular of 3D cell culture, ADME testing, and gut disease modeling. /liliPrevious experience in technology transfer, business development and product validation. /liliPrevious experience in industry or start-up companies in the life sciences sector will be highly valued. /liliKnowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP) and standard protocols for in vitro preclinical testing. /liliAbility to identify and engage with potential customers, early adopters, and strategic partners, particularly in pharma, biotech, and CROs. /liliAbility to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team /liliHighly self-motivated and proactive, with excellent communication skills for pitching the technology to potential clients and investors. /liliGood level of spoken and written English and Catalan /li /ulpWe Offer: /pulliNumber of available positions: 1 /liliStarting date:September 2026 /liliWorking conditions:



/liliFull-time 10 months contract /liliMeasures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, teleworking, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others). /liliIBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The IBEC’s yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme. /liliStimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment. /liliInduction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona. /li /ulpPrinciples of the selection process: /ppIBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R) /ppIBEC´s Commitment on equal opportunity, diversity, and Inclusion: /ppOur strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background. /ppVisit our devoted webpage onEquality, Diversity and Inclusion. /ppFor candidates with children that come from outside Barcelona, we offer babysitting services during the interview, so you don’t have to worry about anything else than doing a good interview. Contact us if you are interested in this service. /ppIn categories where women are underrepresented, such as Group Leader positions,



and with the aim of ensuring gender balance in recruitment processes, women candidates must represent at least 50% of those interviewed for Junior-level positions and 40% for Senior-level positions, provided they have CVs comparable to those of male candidates. At the end of the evaluation process, in cases of equal merit, preference will be given to women candidates. /ppIBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider, especially for early-stage investigators, much more the scientific content of research outputs, than publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which it were published. /ppProtection of personal data: /ppIBEC guarantees that candidates’ personal data are processed in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection. /ppPersonal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process. /ppWho we are? /ppThe Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is one of the top research institutions named as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, which recognizes excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology transfer. /ppIBEC’s mission to develop international high-quality interdisciplinary research that, while creating knowledge, contributes to making a better quality of life, improving health and creating wealth. A close link with key universities, reference hospitals and corporations, are assets that facilitate achieving the mission. /ppIBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC). IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and is managing 3.800 square meters facilities, with an annual budget of 22 Mio€; 4.150 square meters of facilities; 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 400 people from 35 different countries. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Scientific business developer at the Biomimetic systems for cell engineering Research Group (Barcelona)
🏢 Barcelona Institute Of Science And Technology (Bist)
📍 Barcelona