Request of expressions of interest for Technology Transfer and R&I Management Technician
Published: 22/10/2026
Deadline: 13/11/2026
Envisaged Job Starting Date:

November 2027

CIC biomaGUNE is exploring the opening of a full-time position within the Technology Transfer and External Services Unit at CIC biomaGUNE. Expressions of interest for this position are welcome. The successful candidate will support the protection, valorisation and transfer of research results and will contribute to the operational management of agreements, projects, business development activities, events, indicators and documentary records.

CIC biomaGUNE is exploring the opening of a full-time position within the Technology Transfer and External Services Unit at CIC biomaGUNE. Expressions of interest for this position are welcome. The successful candidate will support the protection, valorisation and transfer of research results and will contribute to the operational management of agreements, projects, business development activities, events, indicators and documentary records.

CIC biomaGUNE is a non-profit research organisation located in Donostia-San Sebastián and a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance. The Centre conducts research at the interface of chemistry, physics and biology and covers the R&D value chain from fundamental discovery to technology transfer and commercial exploitation.

Principal responsibilities

  • Managing the filing and prosecution of patents and trademarks and keeping intellectual property portfolios and deadlines up to date.
  • Preparing and processing confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements and collaboration agreements, and coordinating signature, filing, validity and contractual obligations.
  • Identifying funding calls and monitoring projects, milestones, deliverables and partners.
  • Supporting tailored technology and competitive intelligence reports for research groups and monitoring their use and impact.
  • Preparing technology offers, presentations and commercial materials and identifying companies, partners, investors and potential entrepreneurs.
  • Supporting the Industry Liaison Program, spin-off development activities and the annual Innovation Day.
  • Organising participation in events and preparing registrations, agendas, meetings and supporting materials.
  • Collecting and consolidating data and preparing indicators, reports and surveys.
  • Maintaining databases, files and documentary evidence and recording communications, decisions, commitments and incidents.
  • Working closely with researchers, the Technology Transfer Manager, the External Services Manager and other management and technical units.
Required Education Level:
  • University degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or a related discipline.
  • The degree must be held by the deadline for completion of the PTA 2026 candidate form.
  • Education and training on Technology transfer-related areas will be valued.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
  • Ability to understand scientific and technical information and translate it into clear administrative, commercial and reporting materials.
  • Strong organisational skills, accuracy and ability to manage several files and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Good written and spoken Spanish and English. Knowledge of Basque will be valued.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Proficiency in office productivity tools and confidence working with databases and document-management systems.
  • Eligibility under the PTA 2026 call, including not being employed by CIC biomaGUNE on the date on which the Centre submits its application and not holding an incompatible PTA-funded contract.

Required experience

  • Previous experience in a research centre, university, biotechnology company, technology transfer office or innovation consultancy.
  • Knowledge of patents, trademarks, NDA, MTA and research collaboration agreements.
  • Experience with competitive funding, project monitoring, technology marketing, CRM or reporting indicators.
  • Experience in technology intelligence, IP portfolio analysis, entrepreneurship support or industry liaison activities.
Duration:

Full-time employment contract with a minimum duration of three years, subject to award and the conditions of the 2026 call for Technical and R&I Management Personnel contracts funded by the Spanish State Research Agency. Salary will be established according to qualifications, experience and CIC biomaGUNE policies and will comply with the requirements of the funding call.

Application documents

 

  • Updated curriculum vitae.
  • Motivation letter describing relevant experience, interest in the position and suitability for the proposed activities.
  • Copy of the qualifying degree where required for verification.
  • Contact details of two professional or academic referees.

Project funding

2026 call for grants for Technical and R&I Management Personnel contracts under the State Research Agency. The position and contract are conditional upon award of the grant.

Equal opportunities Policy:

CIC biomaGUNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by European, national, or local law.

Open Transparent and Merit Based Recruitment Policy:

You can check here CIC biomaGUNE OTM-R Policy.

How To Apply:

Submit your application with a motivation letter stating why you are interested in this position, your CV, the contact details of two academics who can provide a reference using the "Apply to this Job Offer" button.

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