(EXTERNAL) Head of Ignition Labs

About Us

Ignition Labs is a dedicated Techbio innovation platform established by Picus Capital, Arvantis Group and leading global academics in the fields of healthcare and AI. We collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders -pharmaceutical and biotech companies, technology innovators, academic institutions and healthcare providers- to create transformative ventures that tackle the most pressing challenges in healthcare.

Your Role

This is a unique opportunity to step into an entrepreneurial position that combines a dual responsibility: leading Ignition Labs through impactful projects in the healthcare sector as well as mentoring the next wave of Techbio pioneers. The essential part of this role is to build up Ignition Labs to become a massive and impactful European category leader and the first contact address for the next generation of highly ambitious TechBio ventures.

1. Lead Ignition Labs, fostering its growth as a leading innovation platform for Techbio start-ups and creating a European category leader.
2. Manage the Ignition Labs program from an operations point of view.
3. Lead consulting projects in the life science sector with a focus on innovation, artificial intelligence and data.
4. Enable a match between relevant high-potential ideas, data sets, and founders.
5. Mentor and manage a team of 1-2 TechBio innovation strategists, ensuring high-quality delivery of consultancy projects, cultivating a collaborative team culture.
6. Identify and recruit potential future team members aligned with the growth of the business.
7. Identify and build strategic partnerships with pharma companies, academic institutions, hospitals, data providers, etc.
8. Build trusted relationships with clients, experts, and start-ups across healthcare and Techbio ecosystems to leverage synergies and create value.
9. Identify and mentor start-ups with disruptive potential in Techbio applying AI technologies to solve life science problems.
10. Evaluate start-ups' tech and market fit, ensuring alignment with trends and opportunities in the broader Techbio landscape.
11. Facilitate connections between start-ups, investors and other key stakeholders.
12. Act as an entrepreneur continuously improving & developing the Ignition program.

Your Skillset

1. 5+ years consulting experience in a top-tier consulting firm with focus on life sciences and technologies.
2. Tech-Savvy mindset with strong understanding of emerging technologies such as AI and data science.
3. Strategic problem-solver with outstanding analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to develop trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
5. Team player with proven ability to lead small teams, manage projects, and inspire collaboration.
6. Passion for start-ups and innovation. Hands-on experience in venture building or start-up mentoring is a plus.
7. Fluent in written and spoken German and English.
8. Education: Advanced degree in biotechnology, medicine, computer science, bioinformatics, biochemistry, life sciences, or a related field (MBA, PhD, or MD preferred).

Why Ignition Labs

1. A unique opportunity to be part of the Generative AI revolution which implies an exponential inflection point for cutting edge TechBio advancements & innovation.
2. The chance to blend strategic consulting with hands-on engagement within a globally recognized VC ecosystem alongside its tech investment team.
3. Access to top-tier clients, visionary founders and start-ups driving the next wave in Techbio.
4. Competitive compensation, entrepreneurial equity upside, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

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