Business Developer for Intellectual Property Assets and Pre-Award Manager - AI & Robotics for H[...] Coimbra

Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN) is seeking a Business Developer for Intellectual Property (IP) Assets and a Pre-Award Grant Manager to join the team of the Automatics Lab (LAS).

IPNlas is a reference in the development of applied technology for telehealth, specifically in AI & Robotics for Healthcare, Telemedicine and Telerehabilitation solutions.

Responsibilities:

• 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. Hub
  Spot) to track progress and performance metrics;
• Represent the organization at
  - making events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build brand awareness and establish connections;
• Participation in national and international network meetings and events.

Offer:

• Continuous training aligned with profile;
• Employment contract;
• 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;

Qualifications:

• 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
  - being;
• Know-how about the Medtech, digital health
  - 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

If you are interested, send your resume and cover letter to las@ipn. pt with the reference IPN/LAS/2025/CON9 by October 10^th of 2025.