New Venture Intern

Description

VIB is an entrepreneurial research institute in life sciences that focuses on basic science and translating scientific results into pharmaceutical agricultural and industrial applications. VIBs Innovation & Business team manages a portfolio of 250 patent families and looks for partnering deals with the industry in a proactive and creative way. VIB is also firmly rooted in a longstanding tradition of setting up startup companies. Since its foundation in 1996 VIB has created >30 startup companies. VIB is funded by the Flemish government and works in close partnership with five Flemish universities Ghent University KU Leuven University of Antwerp Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Hasselt University. The link between basic research and valorization has made VIB a catalyst for the evergrowing biotech hotspot in Flanders.

VIBs Innovation & Business (I&B) team consists of IP business development new venture and discovery sciences professionals supported by a skilled administrative and paralegal team. The team is highly complementary and works closely together to create value out of the scientific inventions from the institute.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated internship candidate who is eager to obtain practical experience in new venture creation with an emphasis on analyst work. The candidate will be trained by a dynamic and multidisciplinary experienced team and gain knowledge in a multitude of reallife new venture opportunities across a wide range of scientific topics.

Function

We are looking for a highly motivated proactive colleague of proven maturity in a professional environment and a strong scientific background in life sciences to help drive the research to venture transition for VIB scientific innovations. You will work closely with VIB NV managers to analyse novel opportunities and prepare for venture creation.

• You will dig deep into novel science or innovations and perform competitive landscaping IP searches and benchmarking
• You will perform detailed target analysis technology diligence and identify USPs of novel opportunities
• You will work across of broad range of scientific topics from therapeutics to novel technologies to ag & food
• You will work closely with NV managers as well as the IP BD and Discovery Sciences teams within the Innovation and business team.

Profile

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate with high independence willingness to learn and openness to new experiences.

Who you are:

• PhD in life sciences and experience in life sciences research
• Have an interest in diverse life science topics youre excited about novel scientific findings across a diverse range of topics. You like to dig into biology.
• Have a basic understanding of intellectual property and patents ideally you have taken part in a course on technology transfer or valorisation
• Good open communication skills and fluent in English both oral and written
• Well organised a good communicator and pragmatic
• Strong analytical skills you like deskwork
• Ability to motivate and work with others in a highly collaborative environment
• Entrepreneurial and handson mentality
• Enthusiasm and energy (the fun factor )
• Resilient and capable to adapt to changing situations

• A oneyear internship
• A creative and dynamic scientific culture with a great drive towards innovation.
• A professional and stimulating work environment where colleagues take full ownership of projects and guide them to success in a creative way
• Support and training from NV managers
• Various opportunities to broaden your expertise and develop your career
• A compensation package based on expertise and experience

How to apply

Motivated candidates are asked to apply online. Deadline for application: 16 September 2024.