Innovation Lead
pbThis position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Innovation Lead based in Italy. /b /ppAre you passionate about transforming scientific discoveries into practical solutions with real commercial impact? This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation initiatives from early-stage concepts through development and market readiness. You will take ownership of a dedicated innovation and intellectual property (IP) pipeline, bridging scientific research, technological development, and business opportunities. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners, you will help turn promising ideas into valuable services, protected intellectual property, and sustainable commercial opportunities. This is a hands‑on position combining scientific expertise, project leadership, and commercial thinking in an international environment. If you enjoy taking initiative, building partnerships, and turning complex ideas into tangible results, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. /ph3Accountabilities: /h3ulliOwn and manage a defined segment of the Innovation and IP pipeline, overseeing initiatives from initial assessment and scoping through execution. /liliIdentify, evaluate, and prioritize innovation opportunities in line with strategic objectives and commercial priorities. /liliTranslate scientific research, emerging technologies, and external opportunities into compelling value propositions, business cases, and development roadmaps. /liliLead technology development and applied-service projects, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones, budgets, and readiness criteria. /liliTransform early-stage concepts into structured action plans with clear objectives, deliverables, responsibilities, and decision-making milestones. /liliCoordinate cross-functional teams, including scientific, technical, product, marketing, and commercial stakeholders,
to advance projects towards market readiness. /liliDevelop and maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, technology partners, consultants, and potential licensees. /liliSupport technology transfer, co-development initiatives, licensing agreements, and intellectual property commercialisation. /liliMonitor and communicate project progress, identifying risks, dependencies, resource requirements, and next steps to ensure effective execution. /li /ulh3Requirements: /h3ulliAcademic background in Life Sciences, preferably Biology or a related scientific discipline. A PhD is considered an advantage but is not mandatory. /liliDemonstrated experience translating scientific research, technologies, or complex technical concepts into applied services, development projects, or commercial opportunities. /liliProfessional experience in innovation management, life sciences business development, technology transfer, research commercialisation, licensing, or a comparable field. /liliStrong project management capabilities, with a proven ability to lead complex initiatives from initial concept through successful execution. /liliSolid commercial awareness, strategic judgement, and a proactive, results-oriented mindset. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across scientific, technical, commercial, and legal teams. /liliAbility to work independently, take ownership, make informed decisions, and drive initiatives forward.
/liliProfessional fluency in English and willingness to travel regularly within Europe. /liliPrevious experience in animal nutrition, veterinary science, diagnostics, biomonitoring, university partnerships, technology licensing, or intellectual property management is a strong advantage. /li /ulh3Benefits: /h3ulliFull-time position within an international and innovation-driven environment. /liliEurope-based role with the flexibility to work remotely from home. /liliOpportunity to take ownership of meaningful innovation and intellectual property projects. /liliHands‑on involvement in transforming scientific discoveries into commercially viable solutions. /liliRegular opportunities to collaborate with universities, research organisations, technology partners, and multidisciplinary teams across Europe. /liliProfessional development through exposure to scientific innovation, technology transfer, business development, and commercialisation activities. /liliRegular European travel, offering opportunities to develop an international professional network. /li /ulpbHow Jobgether works: /b /ppWe use an bAI-powered matching process /b to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. /ppWe appreciate your interest and wish you the best! /ppbData Privacy Notice: /b By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
to advance projects towards market readiness. /liliDevelop and maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, technology partners, consultants, and potential licensees. /liliSupport technology transfer, co-development initiatives, licensing agreements, and intellectual property commercialisation. /liliMonitor and communicate project progress, identifying risks, dependencies, resource requirements, and next steps to ensure effective execution. /li /ulh3Requirements: /h3ulliAcademic background in Life Sciences, preferably Biology or a related scientific discipline. A PhD is considered an advantage but is not mandatory. /liliDemonstrated experience translating scientific research, technologies, or complex technical concepts into applied services, development projects, or commercial opportunities. /liliProfessional experience in innovation management, life sciences business development, technology transfer, research commercialisation, licensing, or a comparable field. /liliStrong project management capabilities, with a proven ability to lead complex initiatives from initial concept through successful execution. /liliSolid commercial awareness, strategic judgement, and a proactive, results-oriented mindset. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across scientific, technical, commercial, and legal teams. /liliAbility to work independently, take ownership, make informed decisions, and drive initiatives forward.
/liliProfessional fluency in English and willingness to travel regularly within Europe. /liliPrevious experience in animal nutrition, veterinary science, diagnostics, biomonitoring, university partnerships, technology licensing, or intellectual property management is a strong advantage. /li /ulh3Benefits: /h3ulliFull-time position within an international and innovation-driven environment. /liliEurope-based role with the flexibility to work remotely from home. /liliOpportunity to take ownership of meaningful innovation and intellectual property projects. /liliHands‑on involvement in transforming scientific discoveries into commercially viable solutions. /liliRegular opportunities to collaborate with universities, research organisations, technology partners, and multidisciplinary teams across Europe. /liliProfessional development through exposure to scientific innovation, technology transfer, business development, and commercialisation activities. /liliRegular European travel, offering opportunities to develop an international professional network. /li /ulpbHow Jobgether works: /b /ppWe use an bAI-powered matching process /b to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. /ppWe appreciate your interest and wish you the best! /ppbData Privacy Notice: /b By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr