Broker

EURAXESS Ireland; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology is seeking a Broker to support market analysis, IP considerations, and contract negotiations within the BRAINCITY collaboration. The role involves engaging with scientific teams, drafting grant content, and advancing translational projects in neuroscience and life sciences.

Position starts 01.12.2026 and offers full-time employment with opportunities for career development and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or PhD candidates in biotechnology, chemistry, medicine or related.
• Independence, responsibility, good work organization and prioritization.
• Analytical thinking and focus on organizational needs.
• Experience in drug development/medical devices development OR in market analysis in pharmaceutical or medical devices industry.
• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Active participation in scientific projects including planning and execution of experimental work.
• Experience in preparing contracts.
• Ability to draft written content for grant applications, ethical committees submissions etc.
• Proficiency in English and Polish.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with BRAINCITY and support scientists in business-related activities.
• Analyze market landscape for potential solutions and assist grant applications regarding IP protection, market analysis and business development.
• Assist in preparing, analyzing, and negotiating offers and agreements.
• Participate in scientific and business meetings, trade fairs, and conferences.
• Organize training sessions on knowledge transfer and technology transfer.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Institute's partners and promote the Institute.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Grant writing

Contract drafting

Independence

Project participation

Bilingual English/Polish

Prioritization

Education

PhD in biotechnology/chemistry/medicine or related

Job description

Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology

Organisation/Company Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Medical sciences » Health sciences Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 15 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS is seeking a candidate for the position of:

Broker

Number of available positions: 1

Place of work: Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences; Center of Excellence for Neural Plasticity and Brain Disorders: BRAINCITY

Field of science: Biology/chemistry/biotechnology/medicine/pharmacy/health sciences

Remuneration/month: Between 12 000 and 16 000 PLN (employer’s full cost) depending on the experience

Max. period of employment: till 31.12.2029

Nencki-EMBL Center of Excellence for Neural Plasticity and Brain Disorders: BRAINCITY

Project is carried out within the MAB/IRA programme of the Foundation for Polish Science

Requirements:

• PhD degree or PhD candidates in: biotechnology, chemistry, medicine or related,
• Independence, responsibility, good work organization and the ability to prioritize tasks, goal orientation,
• Analytical thinking skills and focus on organizational needs,
• Experience in drug development/medical devices development OR in market analysis in pharmaceutical or medical devices industry,
• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills,
• Active participation in scientific projects including planning and execution of experimental work,
• Experience in preparing contracts,
• Ability to draft written content for grant applications, ethical committees submissions etc.,
• Proficiency in English and Polish.

Nice to have:

• Experience in:
• collaboration with clinical partners in scientific projects, including contracts & documentation,
• clinical trials,
• OR medical experiments legal requirements,
• Experience in evaluation of grant proposals, Experience in deeptech startups OR running acceleration/mentoring programmes for deeptech projects/startups,
• Experience in collaboration with external partners in scientific projects,
• Experience as lab manager OR main investigator in grants,
• Knowledge in intellectual property protection,
• Strong interest in neuroscience research and/or analyses of biological data.

BRAINCITY is a cutting-edge research center formed through a strategic partnership between the Nencki Institute and EMBL, funded by the Foundation for Polish Science. It focuses on neural plasticity and brain disorders, offering a multidisciplinary and translational research approach.

BRAINCITY’s key features:

• Combines molecular biology (EMBL) and neurobiology (Nencki) expertise,
• Aims to tackle major neurological and psychiatric disorders through the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic tools,
• Emphasizes the role of brain-environment interaction in neuroplasticity.
• Targeted therapies for post-traumatic brain complications,
• Behavioral testing platform for potential drugs with CNS activity,
• Treatment methods for motivation disorders,
• EEG-based tools for neuropsychiatric therapy support.

BRAINCITY serves as a unique hub for developing impactful, science-driven solutions to some of the most pressing brain health challenges.

Scope of tasks:

• Ongoing collaboration with research teams in BRAINCITY and supporting scientists in cooperation with the business environment,
• Analyzing market landscape for potential solutions and supporting teams in grant application processes regarding the intellectual property protection, market analysis and business development,
• Supporting processes needed for obtaining protection of the Institute's intellectual property,Preparing, analyzing, and negotiating offers and agreements,
• Participation in scientific and business meetings, trade fairs, and conferences,
• Organizing training sessions related to knowledge and technology transfer,
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with the Institute's partners,
• Building brand awareness and a positive image of the Institute, as well as promoting the Institute among potential partners,
• Managing social media profiles and preparing promotional materials,
• Maintaining document records in accordance with the procedures and instructions,
• Cooperation with institutions supporting science in Poland and abroad.

Employment conditions:

• Full-time/part-time employment contract in the top-ranked research institute in Poland,
• Position starts - 01.12.2026 (or earlier),
• Engagement in ongoing translational breaking-through science projects,
• Extensive interdisciplinary collaborations within the Institute, as well as externally – collaboration with scientific entities globally,
• Opportunities for career development in technology brokerage, scientific project management and/or life sciences spin-offs,
• Employee integration initiatives: group runs, picnics, bike trips, films& book clubs,
• Workplace canteen,
• Free parking on the Institute's premises,

Closing date for applications: 15.11.2026

Required documents:

• CV,
• Copy of PhD diploma (or thesis title and expected date of defense).
• language learning and sport (or MultiSport card),
• holiday, social and family bonuses,
• medical care.

Additional comments

Please include the following clause in your CV:

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-093 Street Ludwika Pasteura 3 Geofield