INNOVATION MANAGER SEVERO OCHOA GRANT

Descripción The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education.
ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level.
Research is organized in the following main areas.
Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases; Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health.
ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence distinction (received the first accreditation in and renewed it in ), a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
Lugar Barcelona WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR In the context of the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence Programme, ISGlobal is seeking a motivated Innovation Technician to perform Knowledge and Technology transfer activities of the ISGlobal Innovation department mainly for innovative projects with a biological/biotechnological  component.
This position will be supported by funding from the “Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa ” Program (CEX --S) from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, and the Spanish Research State Agency  (MCIN/AEI//).
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor degree, Master or PhD in the field of Life Sciences or Bio-Engineering.
MBA and Innovation training will be a plus.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 1.
inimum of 5 year’s experience in health innovation management of bio projects.
2.
nowledge, skills and professional experience in the areas of.
Biotechnology, biomedical or bioengineering research Knowledge and technology transfer Business development  Data analysis  Patent portfolio management (with the support of external patent attorneys) Project management  Knowledge of the Catalan, national and European science, technology and innovation systems as well as of the technology transfer procedures and associated regulations will be a plus.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES The Innovation Manager will perform Knowledge and Technology transfer activities of the ISGlobal Innovation department mainly for innovative projects with a biological/biotechnological  component.
SPECIFIC DUTIES Support the knowledge and technology transfer process of innovative projects.
1.
anage the bio innovation project portfolio in alignment with the ISGlobal Innovation strategy based on three pillars.
train, grow and impact.
2.
rive the innovation process bringing ideas from concept to market fit as follows.
Scout internal bio innovation projects applying the idea disclosure form.
Define and implement IPR strategy managing patents, trademarks, etc.
Perform fundraising activities at national and international level for the development of innovative projects in coordination with researchers.
Business Development.
Perform industry search promoting public-private collaboration for the effective market transfer of the project portfolio.
Valuation and implementation of exploitation strategies (i.
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licensing, spin-off creation) for the new technologies (with the support of external partners when possible).
Elaborate co-ownership and exploitation agreements, co-development and licensing agreements with companies, research institutions, scientific parks, public health agencies in collaboration with the ISGlobal legal department.
Support spin-off creation.
Follow up license portfolio Support quality accreditation activities (i.
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ISO .
ollow up innovation KPIs and perform reports.
4.
ropose new methodologies and best practices to improve the KTT process.
5.
romotion of innovative culture inside and outside the organization.
6.
ontribute to innovation training activities.
7.
ulfill other related specific assignments.
AUXILIAR TASKS This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder.
The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.
SKILLS Critical thinking Teamwork Learning capacity Creativity Autonomy Negotiation The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety.
The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
LANGUAGE LEVEL Full professional proficiency in English.
Knowledge of Spanish and Catalan.
CONDITIONS Duration.
2 years      Starting date.
November Contract.
Full Time Salary Range.
the salary will be according to ISGlobal salaries scale and candidate's experience.
HOW TO APPLY Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position.
InnovationManager_SO_Sep24, attach the CV and a Cover Letter.
Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until Applications will be accepted until CET of the closing date.
Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes.
gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
Please contact for questions about this position.
SELECTION PROCESS The selection process is designed in two phases.
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation.
To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.
If needed, any technical test could be passed.
A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process.
After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview.
A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine.
Therefore,  to sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome.
students, PhD candidates, early career researchers and senior scholars.
We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.