Platform Manager, Delivery Technologies

Main Roles and Responsibilities:
Technology scouting – lead due diligence process of potential technologies to be screened from a variety of industries for application in crop protection solutions
R&D plan execution: Manage the execution of R&D activities with a number of external technology partners
Lead a small team of project managers who are responsible to promote, steer and monitor the ongoing collaborations and support day-to-day tasks
Manage development agreements, including negotiation and execution of development and licensing agreements with support from the company’s legal and IP personnel
Monitor ongoing projects in terms of timelines and milestones, frequently fine-turning in order to ensure the team is optimally addressing the potential and executes on the project goals and development plan
Provide scientific support to IP department while drafting patent applications
Take active part in commercial discussions with the external technology partners in order to ensure the project makes the most out of the potential technology to meet the right market unmet needs
Work in close collaboration with the Product Development (agronomy) team and the Delivery Technologies Biokinetic Lab to design the bioassays roadmap for prototypes screening and to make sure study results feed back to improve product concepts
Monitor bioassay activity and ensure proper prioritization to avoid delays in delivering results
Be able to identify bottlenecks in the day to day activities including biological (efficacy, etc.) testing activities, formulation work, samples logistics, IP generation, etc.
Maintain periodical meetings with the team and work closely with all internal key interfaces that should support the Delivery Technologies activities
Update routinely and work very closely with Head of FDT
 
Requirements:
PhD in exact sciences or relevant engineering – a must. Degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Engineering – an advantage
Prior work experience in R&D in a management position – must
Prior experience in business development in a technology-based startup company – a plus
Fluent in English. Able to hold discussions and correspond in English – a must
Experience working with interfaces located abroad – must
Experience in project management – a plus