IPN - Instituto Pedro Nunes - Job Opportunity: Business Developer for Intellectual Property Assets and Pre-Award Manager (M/F)

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Job Opportunity: Business Developer for Intellectual Property Assets and Pre-Award Manager (M/F)
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Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN) is seeking a Business Developer for Intellectual Property (IP) Assets and a Pre-Award Grant Manager. in the area of Artificial Intelligence & Robotics for Healthcare, Telemedicine and Telerehabilitation.

Responsabilities:
  • Scouting for new business opportunities related to the Lab main technology assets by researching potential customers and analyzing funding opportunities;
  • Support the concept development, writing and submission of funding applications related with the Lab main technology assets;
  • Cooperation with the different departments of the institution during all stages of application;
  • Manage the Lab IP valorization process in the different stages of technology development;
  • Contribute to the development of the RTD strategy, in line with the institutional strategy and funding opportunities available;
  • Build and maintain communication and strong relationships with key stakeholders and potential partners and customers;
  • Maintain CRM tools (e.g. HubSpot) to track progress and performance metrics;
  • Represent the organization at match-making events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build brand awareness and establish connections;
  • Participation in national and international network meetings and events.
Offer:
  • Employment contract;
  • Continuous training aligned with profile;
  • Integration in a recognized institution;
  • Integration in a dynamic team that promotes a friendly environment of respect, trust, transparency and informality;
  • International experience;
  • Opportunity for internal growth according to demonstrated skills;
  • Opportunity to apply previous knowledge and experience;
  • Wage according to the experience;
Profile:
  • MSc in Electrotechnical or Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Sciences, Health Economics or any related topics;
  • Proven experience in supporting and leading the preparation of funding grant applications for health innovation;
  • Familiar with European funding programs Horizon Europe (or previous FPs), EIT-Health, DEP, THCS, Interreg, Eureka (more than 2 years of experience);
  • Experience in business development
  • Proficient in English and Portuguese;
Preferential factors:
  • Entrepreneurial experience in the area of ICT for health and well-being;
  • Know-how about the Medtech, digital health value-chain and market access in Europe.
Transversal competencies:
  • Autonomy and orientation towards objectives and results;
  • High sense of responsibility;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Leadership and teamwork skills
Applications until October 10, 2025, including CV and motivation letter, to las@ipn.pt with the reference IPN/LAS/2025/CON9.

Instituto Pedro Nunes informs that the personal data provided by candidates within the scope of this recruitment procedure will be used exclusively for the assessment of applications. The data will be processed in accordance with our Data Protection and Privacy Policy. Instituto Pedro Nunes is responsible for the processing of personal data, namely that sent by candidates in the context of this recruitment procedure. The data of non-selected candidates will be deleted after the end of the process, unless they consent to retention for future opportunities or legal obligation. Candidates have the right to access, rectify, erase, limit, oppose the processing and request the portability of their data, and may exercise these rights via the following e-mail address: rgpd-ipn@ipn.pt. For more information, please consult our Data Protection and Privacy Policy

Date

30 of September of 2025

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