Business Developer for Cornea Sense R2B Project

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.  

Aalto University is now looking for a

Business Developer For Cornea Sense R2b Project

to join a team of research experts of the Research to Business project Aalto-R2B-Cornea Sense. The Cornea Sense is an innovative project aimed at addressing critical challenges in ophthalmology, specifically focusing on corneal health. As the global ophthalmology market expands rapidly, there exists a notable gap for precise, non-invasive techniques to evaluate corneal health. Our technology employs submillimeter-wave reflectometry and frequency domain spectroscopy, enabling accurate assessments of corneal thickness and water content, providing a more comprehensive understanding of its health.

What you’ll do

As a Business Developer for the Cornea Sense R2B Project, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercialization strategy for the Cornea Sense technology.

Your responsibilities include:

Identifying Partners: actively seek and negotiate partnerships crucial for the success of the project.

Commercialization Planning: prepare commercialization paths to meet potential clients' demands, including the creation of a go-to-market plan for project services and products.

Business Strategy: develop and map out different commercialization options, such as potential startup establishment.

What we offer

We offer a meaningful job where you can contribute to creating a business from cutting-edge research in an international environment. You will receive support from the research team, Aalto Innovation Services, Aalto Startup Center, and the active Aalto community. Post-project, there is potential for you to become a co-founder of a new deep-tech startup as a CEO or Business Director.

Employment Details:

Duration: 18 months, starting earliest January 2024.

Employment: Full-time or part-time, based on your skills and role.

Funding received by Business Finland and Aalto University.

Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking a business-minded individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and preferably a technical background since you would need to cooperate closely with our technology team. We are seeking a candidate with strong presentation skills to effectively communicate ideas, insights, and project updates. The ability to convey complex information in a clear and engaging manner is crucial for success in this role. Additionally, proficiency in working with complex datasets, maintaining accuracy, and ensuring consistency in data entry and analysis is crucial for success in this role.

What we value?

• Fluency in English.
• Proven track record in business development, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience selling into Public Sector (Healthcare) is considered a plus.
• Excellent teamwork, negotiation, and communication skills.

Working in Aalto

All our work in Aalto is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing. We offer you a meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Our community is made up of more than 12,000 students, 400 professors and over 4,000 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness.

Ready to apply?

Are you still on board? If you’d like to grow this amazing deep-tech startup, send us your CV and motivation letter with a salary request and references through our recruitment system by using the "Apply now!" link below. Please send all materials in English.

The call is open until 15h January 2024, but we will start reviewing and interviewing candidates immediately. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that we are not looking for consultancy type of arrangements, but rather a team member who will be employed by Aalto University and would be interested also in participating in a potential future deep-tech startup as a Business Director or CEO.

Want to know more?

For more information, please contact Innovation Advisor Pekka Kettunen, [email protected] or by phone +358 50 594 7050 (11:00-12:00 on 2.1.2024 or 5.1.2024)

More information about Business Finland Research to Business funding: 

https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/for-finnish-customers/services/funding/cooperation-between-companies-and-research-organizations/research-to-business/  

More information about Aalto University Innovation services:

https://innovation.aalto.fi   

From ideas to impact - Aalto University Innovation ecosystem

https://www.aalto.fi/en/advancing-entrepreneurship-and-innovations/from-ideas-to-impact

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