yet2
Open Innovation Project Leader (PhD or MBA required)
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Company Description
yet2 operates at the center of the global technology marketplace, providing Open Innovation services to an international corporate client base since 1999. With offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, yet2 scouts cutting-edge companies and technologies, working with some of the world's largest companies.
Job Description
yet2 is seeking a recent PhD or MBA-level graduate, with a BSc or BEng background to assist with our global clients’ technical and strategic objectives via technology scouting, technology monetization, and strategic guidance with regards to open innovation. The successful candidate will be based at our offices in either Liverpool (Albert Docks) or Nottingham (Innovation Park), working with other yet2 Project Leaders and Innovation Managers to execute projects. This role is an avenue toward accelerated career growth at yet2.
Major Responsibilities and Deliverables
- Project execution: work with project team to deliver work product that leverages yet2’s capabilities and aims at exceeding client’s expectations.
- Assess client’s technical needs and set project strategy: engage with multiple stakeholders on the client side to thoroughly understand and assess their technical, commercial, and strategic needs.
- Conduct market research: scout for, conduct anonymous inquires, and evaluate potential solutions (e.g., novel technologies, relevant experts, CDMOs and more).
- Strategic guidance: determine the underlying budget holder “pain” and partner with the client to troubleshoot solutions beyond the initial brief description. Guide project direction iteratively, being open and reactive to evidence uncovered via market research and changes in the client’s needs.
- Report writing: prepare reports and presentations for clients. Draw necessary data and results from team and client, determine critical vs. non-critical delivery components, hone appropriate message, and assess client expectations to prepare well written, high-quality reports and deliverables.
- Presentation: clear and confident communication with multi-stakeholder, technical client teams of varying seniority.
- Drive repeat business: build trust, momentum and insight at key clients, in order to translate successful projects into future engagements.
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- has an appetite for delivering valuable projects
- has aptitude for technology scouting and commercialization
- has the skills to manage, interact with and communicate with large-company clients in an effective manner, paying attention to detail and demonstrating an ability to consistently deliver on committed tasks.
In addition, they should have interest in building long-term relationships with clients, ensuring repeat business opportunities.
Educational Requirements
PhD in Science or Engineering-related discipline or MBA with BSc or BEng. Final year applicants will be considered.
Salary Expectations
£34,000 – £38,000. Negotiable based on experience and education.
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