Innovation Scout for Scientific Transfer (m/f/d)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess, and activate high-potential research results directly from the ongoing cutting edge research for transfer, innovation, and commercialization.
• Initiate and coordinate innovation projects, including validation, prototyping, and financing activities. 
• Connect researchers with industry partners, investors, and other stakeholders to advance innovation pathways and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange. 
• Develop and implement strategies for intellectual property, business models, and spin-off formation. 
• Design and implement innovation formats, workshops, and events that foster an entrepreneurial culture. 
• Advise and support the Jena University Hospital’s leadership in shaping strategic innovation and transfer initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in natural sciences or a related discipline. 
• Proven expertise in one of the following focus areas: inflammation and microbiome technology, photonics and medical diagnostics, digital technology and artificial intelligence 
• A doctoral degree is considered an asset. 
• Demonstrated interest and initial experience in innovation and entrepreneurship, including the identification and evaluation of innovation potential, the use of entrepreneurial methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Business Model Development), and a basic understanding of IP strategies, intellectual property rights, and business model development. 
• Basic awareness of national and international funding schemes (e.g., Horizon Europe, esp. EIC Accelerator, BMWE, BMFTR). 
• Excellent networking, communication, and facilitation skills for engaging and connecting diverse stakeholders. 
• Proactive, structured, and independent working style, paired with curiosity and creativity. 
• Fluency in German and English. 
• Understanding of medical research topics is considered an asset.

We offer you even more:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Classification is based on TV-L in pay grade E13 if the personal and collective agreement requirements are met.

Reference number: 105/2026

* Limited to 30.09.2028

Regardless of origin, age, gender or disability - you are welcome here at Jena University Hospital.