Jefferson Wells is hiring a Business Development Associate on behalf of a client in the Research Sector.
Key Responsibilities

Contribute to scouting innovative technologies as well as projects with translational potential, evaluating their development and business potential;
Contribute to the definition of the exploitation plan, including considerations on development steps, applicability, market and competitive landscape, prospective partners and investors;
Support scientists in drafting development / exploitation-oriented grants;
Prepare marketing material to promote technologies / projects with prospective industrial partners and investors, and support scientists in the interaction with them, particularly in the discussion of the non-scientific aspects of their projects;
Contribute to the negotiation of agreements arising from marketing activities (R&D, licensing agreements, SQA) as well as IP related agreements (NDA, MTA, grant agreements, collaboration agreements);

Requirements

Background in Life Sciences and experience in academic research (PhD preferred);
Experience as business analyst or in BD positions for 2+ years;
MBA would be a plus;
Excellent command of oral and written English.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on complex matters;
Strong project management skills, with ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and run multiple projects;
Excellent communication skills with different stakeholders (scientific, business, legal, administrative profiles), with focus on informing, influencing, and relationship building;
Ability to build effective relationships with scientists as well as industrial partners, with a focus on bridging the gap between scientific and business communities.

Details

Work contract : CCNL COMMERCIO, full-time
Place of work : Milan, remote working as per internal policy
Start date : 2025

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