Innovation Project Manager - Innovation Unit
Ref.: 24-039_LT_MS
About the unit
The Innovation Unit operates within the Business Development and Innovation Area at Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL). This area is dedicated to maximizing the value of innovative projects originating from IDIBELL, fostering collaborations between translational research and industry.
The primary duties of the Innovation Unit include identifying and championing scientific and innovative projects available within the campus. This involves sourcing and evaluating research outcomes, managing licensing and patents, nurturing an innovative culture, and facilitating the transfer of IDIBELL's knowledge. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure the effective valorization of research results.
About the role
We are currently seeking an Innovation Manager dedicated to facilitating the knowledge and technology transfer process of innovative projects on our campus. This role involves overseeing cutting-edge research initiatives with significant market transfer potential and guiding these projects from inception to market realization. Our Business Development and Innovation Area is committed to translating novel knowledge into tangible solutions that effectively address public health needs through fostering public-private collaborations and entrepreneurship.
Main duties and responsibilities:
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Participate in the evaluation process of innovative projects from scientific, technical, and market perspectives.
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Familiarize oneself with the activities of research groups on campus to identify innovative projects.
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Organize, manage, and prioritize projects and patents within the Innovation Unit.
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Evaluate and stablish technology transfer channels.
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Develop roadmaps, provide advice, and offer support to innovation projects to enhance their market value.
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Draft commercial arguments for projects.
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Create business cases for projects.
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Draft and negotiate collaborative agreements.
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Prepare competitive calls to present innovation projects.
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Mantain regular contact and provide support to principal investigators and their teams.
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Attend innovation congresses and contribute to the technology transfer strategy.
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Promote the institution's innovation portfolio and engage in networking with companies and trade partners.
Job requirements
Professional experience
Education and training
Technical & soft skills
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Project Management
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Strong communication and organizational skills, flexibility, ability to work autonomously and a sense of responsibility
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Critical Thinking
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Teamwork
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Autonomy
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Negotiation
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Proactivity, initiative, and a drive for continous improvement
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Languages
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Fluent in English
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Proficient in Spanish and Catalan
We will value, but not required
- Previous experience in healthcare research and technology transfer
- Previous experience in innovation management
- Knowledge of intellectual property rights, patents, and market-driven databases
- Business development skills
- Additional innovation training will be a plus
- Knowledge or experience in IP protection will be a plus
- A Ph.D. in the field of life sciences will be a plus
What do we offer
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Estimated start date: As soon as possible
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Contract duration: Permanent
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Estimated annual gross salary: It is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay ranges.
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You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
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Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
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Possibility to work some days in remote - Teleworking
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26 working days of holiday per year
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System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.
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Benefits of constant training are offered
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We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.
Deadline: Please submit your application by 26/04/2024
Data protection notice
In compliance with the obligations established in the General Regulation of Data Protection (RGPD), which is the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the Parliament and of the Council, of April 27, 2016, and the Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, Protection of Personal Data and guarantee of digital rights, it is reported that the Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), CIF G58863317, with address Av. Granvia de l'Hospitalet, 199-203, 08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, will process your personal data, as the controller, to apply for the position, maintain communication concerning the status of the candidature, to access the delivered CV; to compare that your data is in accordance with the offers announced by IDIBELL and to verify, where appropriate, that the information provided is accurate.
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Our institute
IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.
Observations
The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).
IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).
