Innovation Scout

Alien Technology Transfer empowers top-class innovators to transform visionary product concepts into commercial realities. The company helps companies with concrete growth ambitions to secure funding for their product development through their innovation consulting expertise. With a track record of raising more than $500 million for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across various domains such as agri-tech, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, clean-tech, cyber-security, quantum computing, space, and transport, Alien Technology Transfer is now seeking an Innovation Scout. As an Innovation Scout, you will be responsible for sourcing and analyzing the highest quality prospect clients for the business lines among innovative high-tech high-impact start-ups and SMEs in Europe and the USA. To excel in this role, you must possess a genuine interest in technology and business, quickly understand complex engineering or medical innovations, be highly analytical and articulate, and have a strong command of English. Additionally, being a team player, well-organized, and eager to take on responsibility are key qualities. Demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset, high self-motivation, and the ability to work in an ambitious and goal-driven environment are also essential. Your duties and responsibilities will include: - Keeping yourself updated in the technological and business field to identify business opportunities and industry/market trends effectively. - Identifying potential clients from web platforms, online databases, and events. - Monitoring innovative project financing and fund-raising trends. - Handling and analyzing databases to deliver appropriate results. - Evaluating information related to innovative technologies and businesses. - Maintaining and enriching internal databases for prospects, clients, and public grant awardees. - Preparing reports on funding trends to define yearly targets. Job requirements include: - A Masters degree in Life Science (Bioengineering, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Neurosciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.) - Advanced Excel skills and ability to master professional industry databases. - Proficiency in using digital resources to uncover leads. - Self-starting, inquisitive, and pragmatic attitude. - Fluent English communication skills. - Knowledge of Python programming for web scraping/extraction mechanisms is a plus. - Added advantage if you have ideas for creating web scrapers for startup data extraction. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback on application outcomes cannot be provided.,