About EIT Manufacturing:

EIT Manufacturing is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. To find out more, please visit www.eit.europa.eu

EIT Manufacturing is the leading pan-European community fostering innovation in manufacturing through a unique active ecosystem. With 170+ partners, EIT Manufacturing connects businesses, startups, academia and research institutions to make innovation happen. www.eitmanufacturing.eu

EIT Manufacturing now invites applications for the position of

Business Development & Innovation Officer RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) – EIT Manufacturing South

Full-time position at the EIT Manufacturing South

About the position:

The Business Development and Innovation Officer RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) at EIT Manufacturing IC South will be part of our international Inno2Market (Innovation-to-Market) team. He/she will support the IC South in facilitating and driving regional EIT Manufacturing Innovation to achieve their commercial success. He/she will develop and support the implementation of EIT Manufacturing’s Inno2Market Strategy and broaden the reach of the local ecosystem. The Business Development and Innovation Officer will also support the monitoring and advising of the EIT Manufacturing Projects portfolio. The position reports to the Senior Manager – Business Development and Innovation at IC South.

Missions and key Accountabilities:

• Scouting and engagement of potential partners in the relevant regions, in coordination with the KAM (Key Account Manager), supporting the expansion of the EIT Manufacturing ecosystem within the RIS countries
• Engage and build relationships with regional innovation ecosystems and stakeholders (e.g. research institutions, regional and national authorities, incubators/accelerators)
• Attract stakeholders from RIS Countries including, but not limited to, regional / national authorities,
• Scout, identify and engage high-potential startups and technology providers, supporting the scale-up of their activities within the European manufacturing ecosystem
• Support bridging activities and commercial opportunities between technology providers (e.g. startups, scaleups, innovation projects) and potential customers within the manufacturing ecosystem
• Promote and deliver commercial services to startups (e.g. access-to-market, access-to-finance, coaching and mentoring), SMEs and corporates (e.g. support for transformation, open innovation services)
• Support the deployment of services, testing and development of new ones customized to the identified needs of the regional customers and/or stakeholders
• Support the portfolio of EIT Manufacturing RIS projects, facilitating their execution, development and commercial success
• Take an active role in facilitating networking and community building on the IC South perimeter, with a specific focus on RIS countries

Qualifications and experience:

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Engineering Science or STEM disciplines and/or disciplines related to Entrepreneurship, Business management, Innovation
• University or professional education related to the manufacturing sector is a plus
• Knowledge of the main European funding programmes – e.g. Horizon Europe
• Good command of IT tools (MS Office, CRM, Web collaboration tools)
• Fluent in English and Italian. Proficiency in additional European languages is a plus
• Demonstrated working experience in R&D and/or Innovation project management
• Relevant industrial experience, ideally in the manufacturing sector
• Developing business for startups and established companies
• Building long-term relationships with a diversity of stakeholders
• Experience in EU and/or national funded R&D/Innovation projects is considered as a plus
• Provenance from an IC South RIS country (e.g. Italy, Malta, Bosnia & Herzegovina) is a plus

Skills:

• Have a strong sense of ownership with a proven record of delivering results
• Respect timelines and deadlines
• Enjoy working in multinational teams
• Show proactiveness and a can-do attitude
• Willing and eager to learn

We offer:

• A full-time, unlimited duration employment contract under Italy labour law.
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Diverse team with colleagues from all over the world
• Strong network across manufacturing, academia, and startups in Europe.
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Meaningful work with a focus on sustainable innovation.

Location:

The main role location will be at EIT Manufacturing South, in Bari (Italy), with the possibility of travelling for meetings or events taking place in Italy (e.g. Milano) and across Europe.

Equal opportunities:

EIT Manufacturing values diversity and applies policies of equal opportunities. We welcome applications without discrimination, on any grounds. Candidates considering their interests having been prejudiced by a decision in a selection process may request a review of, or launch an appeal against, the decision adversely affecting them.

Selection Committee:

A Selection Committee will be appointed to carry out the evaluation of applications submitted. Please note that the Selection Committee´s internal proceedings are strictly confidential.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of qualifications, background, skills, and experiences by providing relevant documents.

Protection of personal data:

Candidates’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation). For more information, please check the privacy statement on recruitment available Privacy Notice.

The application should be written in English.

Closing date is 15^th December 2024