R&D Business Development

AIMEN is a multi-sector Innovation and Technology Centre that develops R&D&I activities and provides technological services to the industry in the fields of Materials, Advanced Manufacturing processes, Digitalization, and sustainability.

With more than 50 years of experience, our vision is consolidating as an excellent organization in technological innovation at the service of the industry, to contribute to a more sustainable future. We are a team of more than 300 professionals whose high expertise and motivation to achieve a better society through innovation makes it our main asset.

Be part of the R&D Business Development team your tasks will be:

• Business development linked to R&D, including commercial action with industrials companies.
• Knowledge of the regional, national or European R&D roadmaps.
• Develop actions to attract new R&D projects in public calls at regional, national and European levels.
• Coordinate and supervise the preparation of R&D proposals.
• Encourage collaboration with Universities, Technology Centers and Companies, nationally and internationally.
• Active participation in the promotion and recruitment of international research talent (CAPTAIN* Project)
• Active participation in regional, national and European platforms related to the priority technologies in which the company develops its activity: Transport, energy and Industry.…
• Participation in the definition of exploitable results and exploitation routes

Education:

• Higher/graduate degree in the field of science and technology, preferably in the field of engineering.
• Previous R&D expertise (5 years) in the preparation of R&D project proposals at regional, national or European level.
• Extensive knowledge and background in R&D activities and international research talent.
• Knowledge of the regional, national and European Work Programs.
• Previous R&D experience in collaboration with companies.
• Availability to travel.
• Driving license and own vehicle.

Desirable qualifications and skills:

• Master / Postgraduate training in innovation management will be highly valued.
• Great ability to communicate.
• Expertise and contacts within relevant sectors for the center´s activity (transport, energy and industry).
• Ability to show results.
• Ability to initiate and develop new ideas and initiatives in collaboration with external partners.

We offer:

• Working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment contributing to your personal development (knowledge and skills).
• Stability and flexible working time; hybrid teleworking model capable of reconciling your your personal life.
• Specific Training Plan in the areas of specialisation.
• Salary according to professional experience and expertise level.
• Location: O Porriño (located some 25 km from Vigo, excellent communications to Vigo Airport, Santiago and Porto; and good communication with the AVE train network.)