- Alien Technology Transfer empowers top-class innovators to transform visionary product concepts into commercial realities.

- We do this by helping companies with concrete growth ambitions to secure funding for their product development through our innovation consulting expertise.

- To date, we have raised more than $500 million for our clients Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across many domains including agri-tech, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, clean-tech, cyber-security, quantum computing, space, and transport.

- As a Grant Team Manager, you will be responsible for driving the success of the entire US SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Innovation Consulting business line.

- You will oversee multiple project consulting teams, working with clients preparing grant proposals to be submitted to the SBIR funding scheme.

- You will be involved in defining strategies, implementing effective CRM and contributing to improving internal management processes.

- You will also play a key role in high-level client relationships and act as a coach to help develop the departments technical and soft skills by sharing knowledge and experience, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow.

Contract Type: Permanent.

- Hybrid Work Modality: Monday to Thursday at the Office and Friday Work from Home.

-During the first 6 months (approx.) after joining, you will operate as a Project Consultant preparing proposals for clients.

- In this role, you will be responsible for leading the full range of activities required to conceptualize, write, and submit SBIR grant proposals to NIH.

- You will be responsible for producing high-quality scientific documents for funding applications.

- In addition, you will be responsible for supporting our clients as they interface with the Funding Agencies.

- Successful completion of this period will lead to you becoming a manager of your own team of Project Consultants for an additional 6 months (approx. ), after which you will assume full responsibility as the Grant Team Manager.

- You will report directly to the CTO, who will also provide all necessary training for the role.

- You must possess a genuine passion for technology and business, be highly analytical and articulate, have a strong command of English, and a love for writing.

- You must be a team player, well organized, and also keen to take on responsibility.

- Key qualities include being able to demonstrate leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a high degree of stamina to work within an ambitious and goal-driven environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Collaborate with the CTO by developing and implementing strategic decisions for growth;

- Preparing and implementing new procedures and training for the entire business line;

- Team management (hiring, onboarding and training, daily meetings, performance review, communication of strategic decisions);

- Management of ongoing client pipeline including proposals under preparation and funded projects;

- Project proposal reviewing: Analyzing business plans and technical documents related to innovative technologies and businesses to be developed within the project; reviewing proposals prepared by your team, ensuring a high standard prior to their submission;

- Supporting relationship management with clients and relevant stakeholders involved in the innovative product/ service development process through meetings, calls, and emails.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- PhD.in Life Science (Bioengineering, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Neurosciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.);

- Prior experience in a management role with business acumen;

- Fluent English;