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.
VIB’s Innovation & Business team manages a portfolio of +250 patent families and looks for partnering deals with the industry in a pro-active and creative way.
VIB is also firmly rooted in a long-standing tradition of setting up start-up companies.
Since its foundation in , VIB has created >30 start-up 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 ever-growing biotech hotspot in Flanders.
VIB’s 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 real-life new venture opportunities across a wide range of scientific topics.
Function We are looking for a highly motivated pro-active 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 benchmarkingYou will perform detailed target analysis, technology diligence and identify USPs of novel opportunitiesYou 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 researchHave an interest in diverse life science topics -you’re excited about novel scientific findings across a diverse range of topics.
You like to dig into biology.
ave a basic understanding of intellectual property and patents, ideally, you have taken part in a course on technology transfer or valorisationGood, open communication skills and fluent in English, both oral and writtenWell organised, a good communicator and pragmaticStrong analytical skills, you like deskworkAbility to motivate and work with others in a highly collaborative environmentEntrepreneurial and hands-on mentalityEnthusiasm and energy (the “fun” factor)Resilient and capable to adapt to changing situations We offer A one-year internshipA creative and dynamic scientific culture with a great drive towards innovation.
professional and stimulating work environment where colleagues take full ownership of projects and guide them to success in a creative waySupport and training from NV managersVarious opportunities to broaden your expertise and develop your careerA compensation package based on expertise and experience How to apply? Motivated candidates are asked to apply online.
eadline for application.
16 September .