Head of Innovation - Berlin-Buch, Deutschland - Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin

Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Berlin-Buch, Deutschland

vor 3 Tagen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Verwaltung

The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in the Helmholtz Association is an international biomedical research center dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms of health and disease with the goal to devise new diagnostics and medicines.

The MDC is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization, and offers an engaging research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure.

Currently, ~1250 employees and ~500 guest scientists work at the Berlin-Buch and Berlin-Mitte campuses. Our diverse workforce is a core strength that inspires creativity and innovation at the MDC.

The MDC is committed to improving human health through transformative biomedical research. Our goal is to pioneer discoveries for preventing, treating, and ultimately curing

We strive to enable MDC scientists to develop their ideas, technologies, and inventions into opportunities that are attractive to industry and investors.

By advising MDC scientists in creating industry alliances and spin-off companies, the Innovation and Commercialization department strives to attract top scientists to the MDC.

The department is responsible for the management and commercialization of intellectual property (IP) and for building and maintaining interactions with relevant stakeholders including academics, funders, potential licensees, early stage investors, and industry partners.

We are looking for someone to join the MDC as Head of Innovation and Commercialization (f/m/d).

Ihre Aufgaben:

Take responsibility for all technology transfer activities of the MDC, in particular the strategic development of the department as well as the conception of innovation projects
Supervise licensing associates and support staff and oversee the Innovation and Commercialization Office's daytoday operations
Manage a growing portfolio of biomedical technologies
Identification and protection of IP
Drive commercialization through licensing and creation of spinoff companies
Support collaborative research with industry and assist scientists in securing funding to develop commercial opportunities from their research findings
Promote awareness of IP and technology transfer and provide training to scientists as well as connections with investors and industry experts
Work with a variety of innovation stakeholders including academics, funders, potential licensees and early stage investors
Act as the MDC representative with national and international business organizations, institutions, and platforms, and at partnering and networking events
Work proactively with MDC administration, management, and other departments to develop and implement relevant strategy and policy in support of the MDC's mission and vision
Provide strategic direction and advice on all aspects of intellectual property, technology commercialization and industry cooperation to MDC management

Ihr Profil:

Completed degree (Master's level or equivalent) in the life sciences, preferably with a doctorate
Further education in business administration or demonstrated comparable professional experience is required
Very good knowledge of the funding system for technology transfer projects
Professional experience in science, innovation management and/or technology transfer in academia or in a related function in industry
Sound knowledge and experience in entrepreneurship, spinoffs, licensing and intellectual property rights
Experience with thirdparty funding management is strongly desirable
Entrepreneurial mindset, critical thinking as well as planning and organizational skills
Leadership experience
Independent, structured and goaloriented work, strong teamwork and communication skills
Excellent project management and negotiation skills
Strong conceptual skills, especially for strategy development and implementation as well as organization development and processes
Comfortable as a visible leader on campus promoting technology transfer and representing MDC within the local innovation ecosystem
Fluent written and spoken German and English are essential

Ihre Benefits:

International working environment with communication in English and German
Interesting career opportunities and a range of opportunities for further qualification and training
Compatibility of family and career certified by the workandfamily audit ("berufundfamilie audit")
Support for "New Berliners" through the MDC Welcome & Family Office
Oncampus health and fitness center

You also benefit from:

Competitive compensation and benefits, including additional company pension schemes
Flexible working hours and childcare support
An idyllic green campus, which is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport or car
A secure job, even in uncertain times
Subsidy for the job ticket as well as discounts in the campus canteen
Additional health benefits such as flu vaccination, eye test, ergonomics adv