Business Development Manager Microbiology - Gent, België - VIB

VIB

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Gent, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

Posted Date

20 Feb 202 Locations
Ghent
Center
VIB Headquarters
Type
Senior Scientific (Managerial)
Positions
1

Description:

VIB's Innovation & Business team consists of IP, business development, new venture and discovery sciences professionals supported by a skilled administrative and paralegal team.

The team is highly complementary and works closely together to create value out of the scientific inventions from the 10 different centers within the institute.

To further strengthen and expand its Tech Transfer activities in support of the VIB Center for Microbiology (CFM) in Leuven, VIB is recruiting a center Business Development Manager.

We are looking for a pro-active and enthusiastic professional, with preferable experience in business or tech transfer positions in a relevant life sciences industry or research institute environment and a strong scientific background in (translational) microbiology-related life sciences.

What you will do:

Liaise and collaborate with the researchers at the Center for Microbiology (located in Leuven) as well as VIB Innovation & Business colleagues in IP management, Business Development, Discovery Sciences and New Ventures teams (located at VIB headquarters in Ghent). You will report to the VIB Head of Business Development.
Maintain an overview of research conducted in the VIB Center for Microbiology and identify relevant business opportunities
Manage scientific, translational projects aimed at derisking early scientific data to create assets that are ready for partnering
Identify industrial research partners and /or licensees based on the center's patent portfolio, assets and research expertise
Negotiate and draft agreements and term sheets with different academic and industrial parties
Monitor the correct and timely implementation of agreements & contract followup (alliance management)
Develop and maintain a network of international corporate, academic & research institute contacts

Profile:

Who you are:

D. in a relevant life sciences or health-related discipline, preferably with expertise in microbiology or equivalent by experience

Broad scientific background and strong interest in (the business aspects of) translational research within the Microbiology field
Prior experience in a relevant industrysetting, and/or experience at the interface between industry and academic research is preferable
Experience in project writing and project management is an asset
Experience in technology transfer, translational projects, business case development and analysis is a plus
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Upbeat personality with strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Fluency in English (verbally and in writing) is essential, knowledge of Dutch is an asset.
Strong analytical skills
Attention to detail & capability to work towards deadlines

We offer:

A professional and stimulating work environment at the cutting edge of translational science
Flexible work arrangements
An environment where colleagues take full ownership of projects and tasks and, as a team, guide them to success in a creative and innovative way
An extensive network of (inter)national contacts
Various opportunities to broaden your expertise and develop your career
A compensation package based on expertise and experience

How to apply?:

- your cover/motivation letter
- your CV