Alien Technology Transfer - Team Manager - Grant

Contract Type : Permanent.

• Hybrid Work Modality : Monday to Thursday at the Office and Friday Work from Home.
• During the first 6 months (approx.) after joining, you will operate as a Project Consultant preparing proposals for clients.
• In this role, you will be responsible for leading the full range of activities required to conceptualize, write, and submit SBIR grant proposals to NIH.
• You will be responsible for producing high-quality scientific documents for funding applications.
• In addition, you will be responsible for supporting our clients as they interface with the Funding Agencies.
• Successful completion of this period will lead to you becoming a manager of your own team of Project Consultants for an additional 6 months (approx. ), after which you will assume full responsibility as the Grant Team Manager.
• You will report directly to the CTO, who will also provide all necessary training for the role.
• You must possess a genuine passion for technology and business, be highly analytical and articulate, have a strong command of English, and a love for writing.
• You must be a team player, well organized, and also keen to take on responsibility.
• Key qualities include being able to demonstrate leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a high degree of stamina to work within an ambitious and goal-driven environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the CTO by developing and implementing strategic decisions for growth;
• Preparing and implementing new procedures and training for the entire business line;
• Team management (hiring, onboarding and training, daily meetings, performance review, communication of strategic decisions);
• Management of ongoing client pipeline including proposals under preparation and funded projects;
• Project proposal reviewing : Analyzing business plans and technical documents related to innovative technologies and businesses to be developed within the project; reviewing proposals prepared by your team, ensuring a high standard prior to their submission;
• Supporting relationship management with clients and relevant stakeholders involved in the innovative product / service development process through meetings, calls, and emails.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• PhD.in Life Science (Bioengineering, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Neurosciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.);
• Prior experience in a management role with business acumen;
• Fluent English;

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