Business Development Associate

Jefferson Wells; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A consulting firm in the research sector seeks a Business Development Associate in Milan. The role involves scouting for innovative technologies, supporting grant writing, and negotiating agreements with partners. Candidates should have a Life Sciences background, experience in business development, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers remote work flexibility according to internal policies.

Competenze

• PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in business development or as a business analyst.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Mansioni

• Scout innovative technologies with translational potential.
• Define exploitation plans with market considerations.
• Support grant-writing and marketing material preparation.
• Negotiate agreements related to marketing and IP.

Conoscenze

Life Sciences background

Business analysis experience

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Formazione

PhD (preferred)

MBA

Descrizione del lavoro

Jefferson Wells is hiring a Business Development Associate on behalf of a client in the Research Sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to scouting innovative technologies as well as projects with translational potential, evaluating their development and business potential;
• Contribute to the definition of the exploitation plan, including considerations on development steps, applicability, market and competitive landscape, prospective partners and investors;
• Support scientists in drafting development / exploitation-oriented grants;
• Prepare marketing material to promote technologies / projects with prospective industrial partners and investors, and support scientists in the interaction with them, particularly in the discussion of the non-scientific aspects of their projects;
• Contribute to the negotiation of agreements arising from marketing activities (R&D, licensing agreements, SQA) as well as IP related agreements (NDA, MTA, grant agreements, collaboration agreements);

Requirements

• Background in Life Sciences and experience in academic research (PhD preferred);
• Experience as business analyst or in BD positions for 2+ years;
• MBA would be a plus;
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on complex matters;
• Strong project management skills, with ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and run multiple projects;
• Excellent communication skills with different stakeholders (scientific, business, legal, administrative profiles), with focus on informing, influencing, and relationship building;
• Ability to build effective relationships with scientists as well as industrial partners, with a focus on bridging the gap between scientific and business communities.

Details

• Work contract : CCNL COMMERCIO, full-time
• Place of work : Milan, remote working as per internal policy
• Start date : 2025