Business Development Manager - Advanced Microscopy

2w2 weeks ago

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Göttingen, DE · Full-time · €60,000 – €90,000

About this role

The department of Prof. Stefan Jakobs at Fraunhofer ITMP TNM in Göttingen uses super-resolution microscopy, genome editing, and advanced image analysis to understand cellular phenotypes in diseases and identify drug targets. As Business Development Manager, represent technologies and services at trade fairs, engage potential customers, and develop new business opportunities. Identify market and customer needs to adapt and refine the portfolio.

Strategically position ITMP TNM externally and drive acquisition of research projects focused on industry collaborations. Analyze market trends and customer needs to support portfolio and strategy development. Represent the institute at trade fairs and client meetings while supporting business strategies and strategic partnerships.

Join a multidisciplinary team of biologists, physicists, and data scientists using STED microscopy to analyze protein localizations at nanometer scale in diseased cells. Contribute to understanding cellular changes in various diseases for clinical and pharmacological research. Build a strong bridge between science and industry.

Support the Head of the Institute in developing business strategies and the team in producing advertising material and managing external communication. Help create added value through super-resolution microscopy methods. Position initially limited to two years with part-time options available.

Requirements

Completed a degree in a natural science field; a PhD is desirable but not required
Experience in industry and knowledge of strategic project development
Project and program management experience
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, personable approach
Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and partners
Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Quick grasp, structured and independent way of working, and good team spirit

Responsibilities

Strategically position ITMP TNM externally and further develop its activities within Fraunhofer health research
Drive the acquisition and growth of research projects with a focus on industry collaborations
Analyze market trends and customer needs to support portfolio and strategy development
Support the Head of the Institute in developing business strategies and strategic partnerships
Represent the institute, its products, and services at trade fairs and client meetings
Support the team in the production of advertising material and managing external communication
Identify market and customer needs to continuously adapt and refine the portfolio

Benefits

39-hour weekly working time
Part-time basis available
Initially limited to two years
Diversity of employees' skills valued regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity
Severely disabled persons given preference in the event of equal suitability
Diverse and adaptable tasks