c-25007 - senior business developer- built environment

Permanent contract | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

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How will you contribute?

Among others, and depending on their area of activity, their duties may include:

• Works with autonomy under limited oversight on tasks and missions related to business development and the creation and management of partnership for RDI projects.
• Conducts sound market prospections to identify business opportunities and potential partners, evaluates feasibility and benefits of collaborations. Supports and advice RDI teams to select suitable public and/or private partners according to projects' goals.
• Coordinates discussions and negotiations to engage partnership collaborations. Develops and negotiates partnership agreements, including terms of collaboration, financial arrangements, and mutual expectations. Manages the processes to formalise them (e.g., contact legal and administrative teams, follows up the approval and signature of MOUs or collaboration contracts, etc.).
• Coordinates with other internal operational and research teams to ensure successful integration and execution of partnership initiatives. Works to maintain positive relationships between research groups and partners.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation of all partnership activities, agreements, and communications for legal compliance and reference.
• Conducts specialised search and collection of market information to identify partnership opportunities and support fund sourcing efforts of RDI departments. Works with RDI teams to translate market information into potential RDI initiatives and/or matches RDI assets and ongoing efforts to market needs.
• Communicates and negotiates with int/ext. partners and stakeholders under limited oversight.
• Contributes to disseminate and make visible the RDI activity by organising or participating in national/international events, industrial fairs, symposiums, etc. Presents and promotions the RDI activity and assets in front of partners and stakeholders.
• Nurture a European networking activity, including with representative stakeholders in the Domain of Built Environment, leveraging on existing initiatives of the LIST teams.

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Education

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Sciences, or Engineering or equivalent experience.

Experience and skills

• Have at least 6-7 years of experience in the Built Environment field
• Strong overview of the activity in the RDI field of Sustainable Built Environment and the public/private partnership network associated. Strong understanding of the LIST RDI activity, its results and innovations developed.
• Strong overview of the industrial/social/institutional networks linked to the RDI Sustainable Built Environment activity in Luxembourg and in Europe. Has developed their own network and works to be well integrated and recognised in it.
• Possesses a strong view of the market needs and trends associated related to RDI activities.
• Experience on the management and use of market information to transfer RDI activities.
• Strong knowledge of IP practices and its application on collaboration agreements.
• Strong knowledge of all the administrative/financial/legal procedures and documentation generated around a partnership.
• Strong knowledge of project management.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse profiles.
• Strong can do attitude combined with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Respects and applies LIST-HSE rules. Alerts of potential dangers or risks. Takes care of their own safety and that of others.

Language skills

• Fluency in English and French, both oral and written. Other relevant languages are considered to be an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff's soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfill their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days' paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

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Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience;
• A detailed CV

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Languages English French Education Master Experience 6+ years

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