Research manager 2026/CP/168
8 days ago
A Coruña
ppOrganisation/Company: University of A Coruñabr/Field: Technology – Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Masterbr/Application Deadline: 22 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)br/Country: Spainbr/Type of Contract: Permanentbr/Job Status: Full‑timebr/Hours Per Week: 35br/Offer Starting Date: 1 Aug 2026br/EU Research Framework Programme Funded: Nobr/Reference Number: 2026/CP/168br/Research Infrastructure Staff Position: No /p h3Offer Description /h3 pGrant/funding reference: 032IN855A2025 /p pJob title: ORALREGENERIX – In‑Clinic Oral Tissue Regeneration Using Handheld Bioprinting Technology /p pGrant/funding period: START: 01/01/2026 END: 12/31/2027 /p pPURPOSE OF CONTRACT: Collaborator on activities related to the project/agreement stated. /p pJOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: CICA CENTRO INTERDISCIPLINAR DE QUÍMICA E BIOLOXÍA. Monday to Friday 9:30 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 19:00 /p pThe Advanced Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering research group, led by Daniel Nieto at the University of A Coruña, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with proven experience in strategic management, fundraising, and scaling of technology and biomedical startups to work within the framework of the ORALREGENERIX project. Previous experience in deeptech, biotech, medtech, or technology spin‑off companies will be highly valued. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liDevelopment and execution of the business plan. /li liSecuring public and private funding (venture capital, business angels, grants, EIC, CDTI, etc.). /li liManaging investor relationships and preparing investment rounds. /li liDeveloping strategic alliances and commercial agreements. /li liCoordinating regulatory activities and market access strategy. /li liOverseeing organizational growth and business structuring. /li liRepresenting the company before investors, partners, and public bodies. /li liSupporting intellectual property and commercialization strategy. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liProven experience in managing and leading technology or biomedical startups. /li liExperience in investment acquisition and fundraising. /li liExperience in negotiating with investors and closing funding rounds. /li liExperience in business development and corporate strategy. /li liKnowledge of the startup ecosystem, venture capital, and technology transfer. /li liExperience in regulated environments (medical devices, biotech, digital health, or similar). /li liKnowledge of regulations and quality standards applicable to medical devices will be considered an asset. /li /ul pbThe following will be especially valued: /b /p ul liPrevious experience as CEO or member of the management team of startups. /li liExperience with university spin‑offs. /li liExperience with CE/FDA regulatory processes. /li liExperience implementing quality systems (ISO 13485 or others). /li liPrevious participation in exits, MA, or business scaling processes. /li liEstablished network of contacts with investors and strategic partners. /li /ul h3Additional Information /h3 pbEligibility criteria /b /p pbAcademic background: /b /p ul liUniversity degree in fields related to business management, law, technology, or health sciences: up to 15 points (proportional to the score). /li liAdditional formation in general management, MBA, finance, entrepreneurship, or innovation: up to 10 points. /li /ul pbStartup and executive management experience: /b /p ul liExperience as CEO, COO, CFO, or board member of startups: 4 points per year. Max. 20 points. /li liExperience in biotech, medtech, deeptech, or digital health startups: 3 points per year. Max. 15 points. /li /ul pbFundraising and Corporate Development: /b /p ul liParticipation in investment rounds and fundraising: up to €500k: 5 points; between €500k and €2M: 10 points; €2M: 20 points. /li liExperience with competitive grants (EIC, CDTI, H2020, etc.): up to 5 points (1 point per grant). /li /ul pbRegulatory and Business Scaling: /b /p ul liExperience with CE/FDA, quality, or regulatory affairs: up to 5 points. /li liExperience in industrialization, market access, or commercialization: up to 5 points. /li /ul pbBusiness Development and Partnerships: /b /p ul liExperience with strategic agreements, partnerships, or international expansion: up to 5 points. /li /ul pPersonal interview for candidates with a score above 70 points. The maximum score for the interview is 25 points, and selected candidates will be notified 48 hours in advance. /p pThe interview will assess: /p ul liLeadership skills /li liAlignment with the spin‑off's mission /li liKnowledge of the startup/investment ecosystem /li liExecution skills /li /ul pFinal criteria: The call for applications may be declared void if candidates do not achieve a minimum score of 70 points on the selection criteria. /p pProcess may generate a reserve list for future hires or strategic collaborations with participants who achieve more than 75 points. /p pbApplication process /b /p pWHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice‑Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference. /p pDEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site. /p pSELECTION COMMITTEE (minimum 3 members and 3 reserves): Main: Daniel Nieto (Presidente) (PDI‑UN), Amalia Jacome (TIT‑UN), Salvador Naya (CAT‑UN) Suplentes: Francisco Trillo (PDI‑UN), Roberto Brea (PDI‑UN), Ana Rey (PDI‑UN) /p pPLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site. /p pGeneral required documentation: /p ul liCopy of national identity document or passport /li liCopy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. If obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalised by the Spanish Embassy. /li liCV in English or Spanish/Galician /li liResponsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled. /li liResponsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application. /li /ul pbIf you are a candidate from abroad in Spain, please contact for instructions on how to apply to this call. /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr