Business development engineer for the Business Development Office

ESRF; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The ESRF is seeking a Business Development Engineer to lead the establishment of a business development strategy in nanotechnology. This role involves promoting technical solutions, developing marketing strategies, and engaging with the industrial community. Candidates should have an engineering background and experience in nanoscience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Prestations

Competitive compensation and allowances package

Financial support for relocation to Grenoble

Vibrant city in the heart of the Alps

Innovative international research institute environment

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a similar position.
• Competences in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
• Excellent written communication skills in English.

Responsabilités

• Developing a commercial development plan for the nanotechnology domain.
• Promoting offerings to the industrial community.
• Organising meetings and facility visits for customers.

Connaissances

Communication

Analytical skills

Initiative

Formation

Engineering degree in material science, physics, chemistry

PhD or MBA (asset)

Description du poste

The appointed Business Development Engineer will lead the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive business development strategy within the realm of nanotechnology and nanoscience, with the overarching goal of establishing a sustainable Open Innovation Test Bed within the collaborative framework of the consortia. This attempt will be undertaken within the scope of the NFFA-Europe Pilot (NEP), RIANA, and NanoMECommons (NMC) projects, prominent initiatives funded by the EC under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe frameworks.

Within the framework of NFFA and RIANA, the Business Development Engineer will spearhead the promotion of the Consortiums' technical solutions toward the industrial community, aiming at boosting the engagement and accessibility for private companies. Operating in a collaborative environment, she / he will also provide support to consortium partners in their promotional activities.

Regarding NMC, the Business Development Engineer will focus on valorising and promoting the technical solutions offered by ESRF in the field of nano-mechanics. This involves identifying industrial needs, defining market positioning, and fostering the growth of industrial activities within the project.

Key responsibilities include :

• Developing a commercial development plan for the nanotechnology domain, including a comprehensive marketing strategy.
• Promoting NEP and RIANA offerings to the industrial community and aiding in the marketing activities of project partners, along with contributing to the creation of marketing materials.
• Collaborating with NMC partners to exploit the instruments developed by ESRF for the target community.
• Cultivating and nurturing high-potential industrial relationships in the short and medium term within NMC.
• Organising meetings and facility visits for customers and industrial partners.
• Planning, promoting, and executing events, workshops, and participation in relevant conferences and trade fairs in nanotechnology and related fields.
• Contributing to project reporting activities.

The candidate will be based within the Business Development Office (BDO) of ESRF and will dedicate full-time efforts to the NEP, RIANA, and NMC projects, providing cross-functional support to all partners as necessary.

Expected profile

• Engineering degree in material science, physics, chemistry, and related fields are needed. A PhD or a further degree related to business or management (e.g. MBA) would be an asset.
• Competences in nanoscience and nanotechnology are requested.
• A certain familiarity with the problematics of the interaction and the relationship between industry and academia would be appreciated, in particular associated with the understanding of the mechanisms of the open innovation.
• Previous experience in a synchrotron source would be an asset.
• At least two years’ experience in a similar position.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills in English are essential.
• Ability to be organised and analytical, but also to take initiative and deliver original ideas.
• Professionalism, trustworthiness, self-motivation and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively

Working conditions

Fixed term contract of 36 months maximum.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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What we offer :

• Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
• Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
• Come and live in a vibrant city , in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
• Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
• Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package , including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble