Startup and Transfer Consultant | Biologe (m/w/d)

Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 17, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is based within the Medical Faculty of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf at Startup4MED, where you will act as a pivotal bridge between medical research and market implementation. Day-to-day, you will coach and guide innovative startup projects through all phases of business development, including business model creation, securing funding, and navigating regulatory frameworks specific to the medical sector. You will be responsible for scouting potential transfer projects within the university hospital, organizing workshops and events, and managing intellectual property and patent issues. This position is particularly attractive because it offers a permanent contract in a dynamic, high-tech environment where you can actively shape the future of medicine. You will work at the intersection of scientific excellence and entrepreneurship, enjoying a high degree of creative freedom and a collaborative team atmosphere within a prestigious public service framework.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed university degree (Master's, Diploma, or equivalent) in Natural Sciences or Medicine; a PhD is considered an advantage.

Experience

  • Professional experience in supporting startup projects or founding a company, preferably in the Medical or Life Science sectors
  • Practical experience in Research & Development (R&D)
  • Experience in organizing workshops and educational events
  • Experience with IP, patenting, and commercialization processes in a research context

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is a full-time, permanent role (38.5 hours/week) with remuneration according to TV-L EG 13. Candidates must demonstrate high service orientation and the ability to work independently within a university hospital environment.