SPIN-OFF PORTFOLIO MANAGER (DEEP TECH) - AI4S

About BSC   The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain.
It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe.
The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress.
BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over staff from 60 countries.
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Context And Mission   As a Spin-off Portfolio Manager, he/she will be a key player in the BSC I&BD team, focusing on the growth and success of deep tech spin-off companies.
This role involves supporting the incubation and acceleration of a diverse portfolio of companies across multiple technology domains, including HPC, AI, life sciences, earth sciences and engineering, and beyond.
The mission of the I&BD Unit is to translate cutting-edge research into groundbreaking products, services, and processes that drive societal and economic impact.
His/her role will be to nurture and scale deep tech companies, turning scientific discoveries into market-ready solutions.
The funding for these actions/fellowships and contracts comes from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility - Next Generation, within the framework of the General Invitation by the public business entity Red.
s to participate in the talent attraction and retention programs within Investment 4 of Component 19 of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.
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s/join-us/excellence-career-opportunities/ai4s     Key Duties   Develop and execute strategies to maximize the growth and profitability of each spin-off company.
- Incubation & Acceleration.
Lead the incubation and acceleration process for deep tech spin-offs, providing guidance on business strategy, product development, and go-to-market planning.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential new opportunities for spin-off companies.
- Mentorship & Advisory.
Mentor and advise founders and teams on navigating the unique challenges of deep tech entrepreneurship, including technology validation, regulatory pathways, and funding strategies - Investment Readiness.
Prepare companies for successful fundraising by refining business models, pitches, and financial plans, ensuring alignment with investor expectations.
- Portfolio Management.
Monitor and report the performance of the portfolio, tracking key metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing strategic interventions when necessary.
- Ecosystem Building.
Foster collaboration between portfolio companies and external partners, including universities, corporate R&D, and innovation hubs, to accelerate commercialization efforts.
- Pipeline Development.
Collaborate with research and development teams to identify promising technologies with commercial potential, ensuring a continuous pipeline of new spin-offs.
Requirements   Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Business, or a related field.
Preferred a M.
c.
in Technology / Innovation Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Ph.
.
in a relevant technical field (e.
., AI, robotics, materials science).
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience 3+ years of experience in managing innovation projects, analyzing startups for investment, or consulting in deep tech or related industries.
Fluent in Catalan, Spanish, and English (business proficiency).
Knowledge on managing a portfolio of deep tech companies, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in commercializing advanced technologies.
Strong analytical capabilities and experience in technology assessment, market analysis, and opportunity identification.
Familiarity with the deep tech ecosystem, including key players, funding sources, and regulatory environments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across the technology and business spectrum.
Project management skills, with a track record of delivering results in complex and fast-paced environments.
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience Experience in fund raising, government grants, or other forms of non-dilutive funding for deep tech startups.
Knowledge of intellectual property management and technology transfer processes.
Competences Ability to work in a team and in a multi-cultural environment.
Conditions   The position will be located at BSC within the Directors Department We offer a full-time contract (37.
h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance Duration.
4 years Holidays.
23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement Salary.
€ Additional Expenses Grant.
Each fellowship will be associated with a grant for additional expenses, such as IT equipment, travel, training, stays, etc.
Starting date.
asap - the incorporation for this vacancy must be before the 16th of December   Applications procedure and process   All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain.
A full CV in English, including contact details.
A cover/motivation letter with a statement of interest in English, clearly specifying for which specific area and topics the applicant wishes to be considered.
Additionally, two references for further contacts must be included.
Applications without this document will not be considered.
Development of the recruitment process The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system ("Concurso-Oposición").
The recruitment process consists of two phases.
Curriculum Analysis.
Evaluation of previous experience and/or scientific history, degree, training, and other professional information relevant to the position.
- 40 points Interview phase.
The highest-rated candidates at the curriculum level will be invited to the interview phase, conducted by the corresponding department and Human Resources.
In this phase, technical competencies, knowledge, skills, and professional experience related to the position, as well as the required personal competencies, will be evaluated.
- 60 points.
A minimum of 30 points out of 60 must be obtained to be eligible for the position.
The recruitment panel will be composed of at least three people, ensuring at least 25% representation of women.
In accordance with OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for each vacancy at the beginning of the process.
After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will begin the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview.
At a minimum, a personality questionnaire as well as a technical exercise will be conducted during the process.
The panel will make a final decision, and all individuals who participated in the interview phase will receive feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
At BSC, we seek continuous improvement in our recruitment processes.
For any suggestions or comments/complaints about our recruitment processes, please contact recruitment [at] bsc [dot] es.
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Deadline   The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired.
Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes   BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R).
This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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