Technology Manager (d/f/m) with focus on MDTA
Work time
full-time
Start date
Ab Sofort
Employment period
limited
Application deadline
18.08.2025
Deployment location Charité
Campus Charité Mitte
Jobcode
5017
Salary group
E13
Working at Charité
We bring the medicine of tomorrow to the people. Are you motivated and ready to support us? We look forward to hearing from you, whether you are just starting your career or are already a professional. We are Charité BIH Innovation, the joint technology transfer of Charité and BIH. We translate new biomedical findings into market-ready technologies, diagnostic procedures or spin-offs. In our modern office in Berlin Mitte, we cultivate a cooperative working style in a team of experts from a wide range of disciplines. Join our team and support us in the advertised position in the legally compliant preparation and negotiation of Material (Data) Transfer Agreements (MDTA) #IncreasingImpact #TurningResearchIntoHealth
Overview of the position
The focus is on the independent review, negotiation and conclusion of MTAs (Material Transfer Agreements) and MDTAs (Material and Data Transfer Agreements) in German and English
Other possible tasks include:
- Evaluating incoming invention disclosures with regard to their eligibility for protection through patent, literature and market searches
- Advising inventors at Charité and BIH on how to improve patentability and protectability
- Support and advice on the preparation of patent specifications and support during the patent grant procedure
- Assessment of exploitation potential and advice on other intellectual property rights
- Identifying and approaching potential exploitation partners from industry
- Collaboration in the development of the Charité and BIH technology portfolio
- Scouting and identification of transfer-relevant projects at Charité and BIH
- Conception and implementation of consultations and further training of scientists on the subject of IP (Intellectual Property), property rights such as patents and exploitation opportunities
What we are looking for
- Completed university degree in life sciences, doctorate an advantage
- Experience in the transfer area at the interface between science, clinic and industry advantageous
- Broad biomedical expertise
- Knowledge and experience in evaluation, protection and exploitation of intellectual property desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of patent law, ArbErfG, regulations such as ISO standards, Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and Medicinal Products Act (AMG) advantageous
- Comprehensive knowledge of the customary market conditions for IP regulations in exploitation agreements
- Experience in training scientists on the subject of IP and transfer is an advantage
- Business fluent in written and spoken German and English
- Confident handling of MS Office
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a team as well as a goal-oriented, flexible and cooperative way of working
Charité offers you
- A highly professional collaboration within a motivated and interdisciplinary team
- A future-oriented, varied and challenging job with high levels of personal responsibility and personal freedom of action
- Inter-cultural team events, well-structured onboarding with friendly colleagues
- Extensive free continuing education and training opportunities up to and including university studies
- Discounts on various offerings for employees, for example shopping, travel, sports
- Charité has been certified as a family-friendly university and family-friendly company since 2007
Information regarding the position
- Salary group E13 according to TVöD VKA-K or Ä1 TV-Ärztliche Beschäftigte.The classification is based on qualification, the respective experience level is calculated from the years of professional experience. The annual salary (gross) is given for a full-time position without annual bonus, allowances and additional services. You can find the collective agreement here
- The working time is full-time with 38.5 hours per week
- The position is limited until June 30, 2029, in accordance with § 14 (1) TzBfG
- At our company 30 days of vacation are standard
- The application period ends on:
- Reference number: 5017
Application
Everyone is welcome at the Charité, regardless of age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusion.
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Additional information
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin makes its personnel decisions based on suitability, ability and professional performance. The Charité aims to increase the proportion of women in management positions and therefore strongly encourages women to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications will be given priority within the scope of legal possibilities. Applications from people with a migration background who meet the recruitment requirements are expressly encouraged. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preference. A police good-conduct certificate, in some cases an extended good-conduct certificate, is required at the time of recruitment. Unfortunately, application documents can be returned only if a sufficiently stamped envelope is enclosed. Any incurred travel expenses cannot be reimbursed.