Broker

Euraxess; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on premises

Workplace canteen

Job summary

Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology in Warsaw seeks a Broker to bridge science and business within BRAINCITY. The role involves market analysis, IP protection support, and drafting/negotiating collaboration contracts with partners.

Strong English and Polish, plus relevant PhD qualifications, are required. Initial contract is full-time with collaboration across transdisciplinary teams; the position offers engagement in translational projects, funding opportunities, and dynamic governance

Qualifications

• PhD level or PhD candidate in biotechnology, chemistry, medicine or related field.
• Proficiency in English and Polish.
• Independence, responsibility, good work organization and prioritization.
• Experience in drug development/medical devices development OR market analysis in pharmaceutical or medical devices industry.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with BRAINCITY and supporting scientists in business-related activities.
• Analyze market landscape and support grant applications including IP protection, market analysis and business development.
• Draft and negotiate offers and agreements for contracts and partnerships.
• Participate in scientific and business meetings, trade fairs and conferences.
• Organize training on knowledge transfer and build relationships with partners.

Skills

English Proficiency

Polish Proficiency

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Project management

Education

PhD degree or PhD candidates 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