Business Developer

1. Strategic Development & Opportunity Identification

• Identify and analyze new business opportunities, funding sources
• Support the development of innovative programs, projects, and entities contributing to UM6P's transformation and sustainability goals.
• Conduct market and ecosystem analysis to anticipate trends and detect high-impact opportunities.

2. Partnership Building & Ecosystem Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with industrial partners, startups, academic institutions, investors, and public organizations.
• Represent TI² and UM6P in collaborative innovation networks, consortia, and strategic events.
• Negotiate and formalize collaboration agreements, MoUs, and joint development initiatives.

3. Business Modeling & Project Structuring

• Support the design of viable and scalable business models for innovative initiatives.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, financial modeling, and business plans for R&D and innovation projects.
• Work closely with project leads and researchers to align scientific outputs with market or societal needs.

4. Fundraising & Financial Sustainability

• Identify and secure funding opportunities (grants, partnerships, public-private collaborations, etc.) at national and international levels.
• Prepare funding proposals and support consortium coordination.
• Ensure alignment of financial resources with project priorities and impact objectives.

5. Performance & Impact Tracking

• Monitor and report on the performance and impact of business development activities.
• Contribute to defining KPIs, dashboards, and impact measurement frameworks.
• Support the communication and dissemination of success stories and key achievements.

Profile Required:

Education:

• Master's degree in Business, Management, Innovation, Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 4–8 years of experience in business development, innovation management, partnerships, or technology transfer, preferably in academic, R&D, or industrial settings.
• Proven experience in building and managing strategic partnerships and in designing sustainable business models.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to identify and structure complex, high-impact projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English and French (both written and spoken).
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Results-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Curiosity, agility, and commitment to innovation and societal impact.

Values and Expected Mindset:

• Collaboration and co-creation across disciplines.
• Integrity, excellence, and purpose-driven innovation.