Do you want to help founders turn breakthrough biotech innovations into successful startups Are you curious about entrepreneurship biotech and planetary health
Were looking for a Programme Associate to join our small driven team. This is a varied hands-on role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to dynamic projects and making sure ideas are translated into action.
Your role
Youll play a central supporting role to founders investors mentors and partners while helping run our selection process basecamp programme ecosystem activities and day-to-day operations.
What youll do:
Basecamp
Support our scouting pipeline and coordinate our twice-yearly application calls (from outreach to follow up) and venture selection process
Organize and help deliver our three-week basecamp programme
Communication & visibility
Support biotopes online presence (including LinkedIn website and newsletters)
Contribute to marketing efforts that increase our international visibility
Ecosystem & community
Organize networking investor and community events
Represent biotope at relevant (inter)national events and conferences
Team & operations
Collaborate closely with different team members to keep projects events and day-to-day operations on track
Provide hands-on operational support across planning coordination and follow-up
Contribute to new initiatives as we grow
Your profile
You enjoy working with ambitious people you take initiative and bring structure in a fast-moving environment - always with a hands-on practical mindset.
You bring
Strong interest in entrepreneurship biotech innovation and startup creation
Ownership mindset and a get things done attitude
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Masters degree in life sciences business engineering innovation management (or equivalent through experience)
Experience or exposure to biotech startups venture building or innovation environments is a strong plus especially in biomaterials agrifood or deep tech
Professional fluency in English both written and spoken
Our offer
Work closely with inspiring founders partners and investors across Europes biotech ecosystem
Get first-hand exposure to early-stage venture building
Take real responsibility from day one
Be part of a small ambitious and supportive team
Receive a competitive compensation package based on experience and expertise
A full-time open-ended contract
You will be based at VIB HQ in Ghent (Belgium) with the possibility to work from home up to 2 days per week (full-time remote work is not possible for this role).
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified so we encourage you to apply early.
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Do you want to help founders turn breakthrough biotech innovations into successful startups Are you curious about entrepreneurship biotech and planetary healthBiotope by VIB is an early-stage investor supporting biotech startups in agriculture food and biomaterials. Backed by VIB the leading and int...
Do you want to help founders turn breakthrough biotech innovations into successful startups Are you curious about entrepreneurship biotech and planetary health
Were looking for a Programme Associate to join our small driven team. This is a varied hands-on role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to dynamic projects and making sure ideas are translated into action.
Your role
Youll play a central supporting role to founders investors mentors and partners while helping run our selection process basecamp programme ecosystem activities and day-to-day operations.
What youll do:
Basecamp
Support our scouting pipeline and coordinate our twice-yearly application calls (from outreach to follow up) and venture selection process
Organize and help deliver our three-week basecamp programme
Communication & visibility
Support biotopes online presence (including LinkedIn website and newsletters)
Contribute to marketing efforts that increase our international visibility
Ecosystem & community
Organize networking investor and community events
Represent biotope at relevant (inter)national events and conferences
Team & operations
Collaborate closely with different team members to keep projects events and day-to-day operations on track
Provide hands-on operational support across planning coordination and follow-up
Contribute to new initiatives as we grow
Your profile
You enjoy working with ambitious people you take initiative and bring structure in a fast-moving environment - always with a hands-on practical mindset.
You bring
Strong interest in entrepreneurship biotech innovation and startup creation
Ownership mindset and a get things done attitude
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Masters degree in life sciences business engineering innovation management (or equivalent through experience)
Experience or exposure to biotech startups venture building or innovation environments is a strong plus especially in biomaterials agrifood or deep tech
Professional fluency in English both written and spoken
Our offer
Work closely with inspiring founders partners and investors across Europes biotech ecosystem
Get first-hand exposure to early-stage venture building
Take real responsibility from day one
Be part of a small ambitious and supportive team
Receive a competitive compensation package based on experience and expertise
A full-time open-ended contract
You will be based at VIB HQ in Ghent (Belgium) with the possibility to work from home up to 2 days per week (full-time remote work is not possible for this role).
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