Are you seeking a new entrepreneurial adventure that offers the opportunity to build a deep-tech startup in the Biotech sector from scratch?
MARVEL, beneficiary of the EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme and backed by The National Research Council of Italy (CNR), is looking for an entrepreneurial profile with business acumen, startup experience, and knowledge in peptide technology to join the team and complement the technical expertise of the current founders.
About the project
MARVEL has pioneered a cutting-edge peptide molecular technology poised to revolutionize Exosome Healthcare. Currently, the field faces significant technical challenges, including a lack of standardized methodologies to integrate workflows across research, clinical, and industrial domains. MARVEL's innovative technology, with its unique design properties, offers a versatile solution adaptable to a wide range of applications, meeting the diverse needs of stakeholders and driving impactful advancements in exosome science.
Among the main project achievements are the ongoing discussions of a partnership agreement with a potential licensee, a patent granted in the EU, and additional patents pending approval in the US.
About the role and current project challenges
As Entrepreneur in Residence, you will collaborate with the team for six months, creating a tandem with the project coordinator and future founder (Dr. Alessandro Gori) to consolidate and implement the business plan, including product value estimation and market analysis, IP negotiation, and mid- to long-term vision of how the company may evolve, ensuring that the spin-off will be fully functional and prepared for a smooth transition from academia to industry. At the same time, you will validate the relationship with the founders to ensure you are building a cohesive and solid team.
What will be the main project challenges and milestones for the coming months?
Company incorporation (Q4 2024).
Delivery of product prototypes for beta-testing, one dedicated to Exo analysis and one for Exo isolation (Q4 2024).
Complete FTO analysis (Q4 2024).
Memorandum of understanding for IP licensing with on-going partner (Q4 2024).
Complete updated business plan (Q1 2025).
First product launch incorporating MARVEL technology (Q2 2025).
Qualifications & Experience
Masters degree in business administration, economics, finance, or marketing and/or 5+ years of experience in business development. Prior entrepreneurial experience will be highly valued.
Demonstrated experience in Healthtech projects / Biotech projects.
Demonstrated experience in public and private fundraising, whether in start-up or corporate context, ideally at European level.
Proficiency in spoken and written English and Italian.
Personal skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset and GRIT.
Hands-on Approach.
Work-hard play-hard attitude.
Committed to educate people in the team and create long-term value.
What we offer
Opportunity to co-create an impactful business strategy for an emerging spin-off.
Economic compensation provided by the programme for 4 to 6 months considering a part-time dedication.
The possibility to become a key team member at TidesBio once the company is established (within this year).
Work with a highly motivated team and high-class advisory board.
Become part of the EIC beneficiary ecosystem.
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