Chief Innovation Strategist

Vor 3 Tagen


Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland MDC Vollzeit
Job Description

This role is responsible for spearheading the technology transfer activities of the MDC, focusing on strategic departmental development and innovation project conception.

Duties:
  • Supervise licensing associates and support staff, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Innovation and Commercialization Office.
  • Manage a growing portfolio of biomedical technologies.
  • IDentify and protect intellectual property.
  • Drive commercialization through licensing and spin-off company creation.
  • Collaborate with industry and assist scientists in securing funding for commercial opportunities.
  • Promote awareness of IP and technology transfer, providing training to scientists and connections with investors and industry experts.
  • Foster partnerships with various stakeholders, including academics, funders, potential licensees, and early-stage investors.
  • Represent the MDC at national and international business organizations, institutions, and platforms.
Requirements:

A successful candidate will possess:

  • A completed degree (Master's level or equivalent) in life sciences, preferably with a doctorate.
  • Further education in business administration or comparable professional experience.
  • Strong knowledge of the funding system for technology transfer projects.
  • Professional experience in science, innovation management, and/or technology transfer in academia or related functions in industry.
  • Sound knowledge and experience in entrepreneurship, spin-offs, licensing, and intellectual property rights.
  • Experience with third-party funding management is desirable.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset, critical thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Leadership experience.
  • Independent work, strong teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Excellent project management and negotiation skills.
  • Strong conceptual skills for strategy development and implementation, organization development, and processes.
What We Offer:
  • An international working environment with English and German communication.
  • Interesting career opportunities and qualification/training options.
  • Compatibility of family and career certified by the berufundfamilie audit.
  • Support for 'New Berliners' through the MDC Welcome & Family Office.
  • An on-campus health and fitness center.


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