Business Developer Biotech Booster NL, CD

Job description

From lab to business and for society. Support industrial biotech innovation with a hands‑on, thoughtful approach—building bridges between science, business, and meaningful change.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation in biotechnology? Join the national Biotech Booster team and help accelerate the impact of cutting‑edge research in diagnostics and service biotech. We’re looking for a Business Developer who thrives in a collaborative, international environment and is ready to coach researchers, build partnerships, and drive commercialization.

Biotech Booster ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a national program designed to accelerate the societal and economic impact of biotechnology in the Netherlands. It brings together universities, universities of applied sciences, companies, and regional ecosystems to support the development and commercialization of biotech innovations. Operating across five clusters, Biotech Booster acts as a connector and catalyst—facilitating the flow of knowledge, expertise, funding, and opportunities.

The program supports early‑stage projects through structured development phases, helping researchers and entrepreneurs turn promising ideas into impactful biotech solutions. TU Delft is the central hub for Industrial Biotechnology.

TU Delft on site, with regular travel across the Netherlands.

Thematic Cluster 1 – Industrial Biotechnology & Production.

As a Business Developer, you will:

• Scout and guide projects through Level 1 (proof‑of‑principle) and Level 2 (proof‑of‑concept) projects of the Biotech Booster program.
• Coach researchers and their teams in engaging with the business and investor world, supporting commercialization and securing funding.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, including IP protection, licensing, patent management, and spin‑off creation.
• Support the organization of activities such as workshops, company visits, and thematic meetings.
• Leverage your network to connect researchers with companies, knowledge institutions, and funding opportunities and collaborate nationally.

• A Master’s degree or PhD in life science or in Business Administration but with proven experience in biotechnology/biochemistry business area.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate technological inventions and concepts.
• Understanding of industrial biotechnology and biochemistry.
• Proven experience (> 3 years) in innovation and business development.
• Excellent communication, relationship and collaboration skills.
• Professional experience in coaching researchers and facilitating commercialization.
• Experience working within research organizations, start‑up and/or in multi‑stakeholder engagement are a plus.
• Network in the Dutch biotechnology sector, preferably in industrial/food biotechnology and/or (bio) chemistry, is a plus.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch.

Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high‑quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

You will join the Innovation & Impact Centre (I&IC), which is responsible for valorisation - the university’s third core task alongside education…