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Open Call for Expression of Interest – Technology Transfer Officer (Postdoctoral)
Open Call for Expression of Interest – Technology Transfer Officer (Postdoctoral)
Technology Transfer Officer (M/F/D)
The Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) is seeking a Technology Transfer Officer to strengthen the Funding & Innovation Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluation of the IP protection, business and market potential of research results;
- Promotion of GIMM capacities, research results and IP assets to industry and other external organizations;
- Support in the integration and participation in national and international research and innovation networks;
- Identification of opportunities to participate in EU and international funding programmes;
- Support in the preparation of proposals to EU and international funding programmes;
- Identification, engagement and management of industrial contacts and partnering opportunities, including preparation of non-confidential promotional materials;
- Support the negotiation and management of technology transfer agreements (e.g., NDAs, MTAs and licensing agreements), in articulation with legal/administrative services;
- Monitoring and reporting of technology transfer and innovation KPIs (e.g., disclosures, patent filings, licensing.
Candidate Profile
Mandatory Requirements:
- PhD in Pharmaceutical, Biomedical or Biological Sciences;
- More than 5 years of experience in biomedical research and/or in the biotech / pharma industry;
- Relevant experience in research related with the discovery and development of novel drugs and advanced therapies;
- Basic understanding of technology transfer goals and activities;
- Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
Desirable Requirements:
- Relevant experience in experimental design, especially for studies at discovery and preclinical stage;
- Relevant experience in preparing and writing grant proposals for research and innovation projects;
- Basic knowledge of and experience with AI tools.
Evaluation Criteria
Analysis of Curriculum Vitae (70%):
- Scientific background, work experience and other relevant activities (25%);
- Relevant experience, knowledge and skills for the position (45%)
Motivation letter (30%):
- Motivation and interest for the position (20%);
- Excellent command of English, both spoken and written (10%).
Please send a detailed motivation letter explaining your interest in the position and the reasons for your application, as well as your CV describing your relevant experience, to positions@gimm.pt.