EATRIS Coordination & Support Office is looking for an Innovation Manager (32-40 hours per week) to expand our current Science Team capacity. The Innovation Manager will strengthen the Innovation Management team for the coordination and delivery of EATRIS Innovation Management services including Translational Assessment and Mentoring services developed to support funders and companies in the assessment of the Translational Feasibility of their project portfolios.
EATRIS is looking for an Innovation Manager (32-40 hours per week) to expand their current Science Team capacity. The Innovation Manager will strengthen the Innovation Management team for the coordination and delivery of EATRIS Innovation Management services including Translational Assessment and Mentoring services developed to support funders and companies in the assessment of the Translational Feasibility of their project portfolios. For more information about this service: EATRIS Inside for Research Funders – EATRIS
In this role, you will work directly with EATRIS Innovation Manager to further develop the service and expand the client portfolios through business development and interaction with research funders at national and European levels. As an Innovation Manager you will provide capacity on EU-funded projects where EATRIS participates as a partner, executing the sustainability and exploitation strategy of the projects according to need. In addition, you will have dedicated time to contribute to individual Translational Assessment reports providing expertise on the translational feasibility of the projects under assessment.
Main responsibilities
- Contribute to the exploitation and innovation management within EU projects.
- Provide additional support for other ongoing EU projects, core EATRIS scientific services, and education and training programs on an as-needed basis.
- Coordinate the delivery of EATRIS Translational Assessment report to clients – ensure delivery of high-quality assessments;
- Maintain and expand our repository of experts (e.g., IP, regulatory, HTA) and web-based tools supporting our Translational Assessment service;
- Engage and build EATRIS network of technical / drug development experts and clinical specialists (KOL) for input through interviews supporting individual reports;
- Engage with clients and promote broadly our EATRIS Translational Assessment service – contribute to communication package and lead business development related activities.
- Maintain and report on customer relationships;
- Directly contribute to Translational Assessment reports with expert content;
- Ensure relevant service offering and monitoring documentation;
Profile
- Advanced degree in a biomedical science field (PhD).
- Minimum 2 years relevant innovation management experience as a professional at Technology Transfer Office, pharma industry, venture capital firm or consultancy, e.g. involved with product commercialisation, business development and/or valorisation activities.
- Knowledge of the translational research and development domain, with a broad view, interest and overall understanding of the legal, regulatory and technical requirements and bottlenecks of biomedical product development.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
- Comfortable working with a broad portfolio of activities and stakeholders.
- Team player, eager to learn, self-motivated, service-oriented, flexible, good communicator, creative thinking.
- Able to prioritise and meet agreed deadlines.
- A proactive approach to work.
- Outstanding organisational skills and a high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Available for occasional travel when required for project meetings.
What we offer
- Fast paced, multidisciplinary and multicultural environment where the coordination team takes pride in European collaborations and accelerating research impact for patients;
- Competitive remuneration package;
- A broad European network of biomedical researchers and innovation experts;
- Central office location that is within walking distance from Amsterdam Zuid station;
- Industry standard IT hardware and software equipment to support your work.
- Possibility to work remotely by arrangement.
Learn more here.
