SilicoLife is a biotechnology company that harnesses the power of computational biology to sustainably produce valuable compounds through fermentation. Our proprietary technologies and expertise have been utilized by top companies in various industries for over a decade, as well as in research and development projects.
Recently, we received a Series A investment of 9.8 million euros, which is driving us towards becoming a product-focused company. This shift allows our company to exclusively focus our technology and knowledge in the creation of internal intellectual property, delivering high-value products to the high-growth supplements market.
Be part of this extraordinary journey and join us in our quest.
As a Project & Innovation Analyst, you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of strategic R&D management and technology evaluation.
You will work in close cooperation with our Director of Innovation to whom you will report directly.
Your main focus will be high-level support in managing and coordinating our portfolio of co-funded national and European projects—such as PureBio (COMPETE 2030) and ORIGIN (Horizon Europe)—ensuring their execution, compliance, and successful reporting.
In parallel, on the IP side, your focus will be on managing our IP portfolio, capturing internal innovations, and coordinating with external patent attorneys.
Crucially, you will be a pivotal user and co-designer of SilicoLife’s proprietary, AI-enabled software tools currently under development. You will help shape and test these internal applications—designed for attorney communication monitoring, invention disclosure processing, and AI-assisted FTO analysis—ensuring they align with our strategic IP and R&D workflows.
This is a versatile, hybrid role tailored for an organized professional with a strong understanding of both public funding mechanisms and intellectual property frameworks, looking to help drive cutting-edge biotechnology from concept to market validation.
The selected candidate will:
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Project Management & Coordination: Oversee the day-to-day execution, milestones, and planning of co-funded national (COMPETE, PRR) and European (Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020) R&D projects.
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Compliance & Reporting: Prepare, review, and coordinate technical-scientific and financial reports, deliverables, and audits required by funding agencies (e.g., ANI, European Commission).
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Consortium & Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a central point of contact for international and national consortia, managing relationships with academic, scientific, and industrial partners.
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IP Portfolio Coordination: Monitor and manage the company's patent portfolio, ensuring patent deadlines, filings, and maintenance requirements are organized and tracked.
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App Co-design & Product Feedback: Act as the primary internal user and functional designer for SilicoLife's proprietary, AI-enabled IP and communication management software, providing direct feedback to our technical team to shape its features.
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Attorney & Consortium Liaison: Serve as the direct operational link between SilicoLife and external patent attorneys, managing and monitoring communications (integrated through our proprietary app).
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Innovation Harvesting: Proactively identify patentable discoveries within our scientific pipelines and support the research teams in draft preparation and filing of Invention Disclosure Forms (using our integrated digital workflows).
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Targeted FTO Support: Occasionally perform focused Freedom to Operate (FTO) analyses on key assets using our developing, AI-assisted internal platform.
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Funding Strategy: Identify and monitor new strategic funding opportunities and assist in the drafting and preparation of new grant proposals.
Salary will be proposed considering the candidate's experience. The selected candidate will be employed by the company and will be part of an interdisciplinary team of experts in computer science, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular biology, bioprocess engineering, protein engineering, etc.
Other benefits also include:
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Flexible work schedule: great work/life balance
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Extra vacation days over the 22 legally mandated
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Health insurance
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Flexible benefits
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Participation in internal talks, training, company retreats, and events
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Fully-equipped kitchen with free treats and coffee
The selected candidate will be exposed to highly innovative projects, combining world-class science with disruptive business models to create sustainable and economically-viable solutions, addressing global challenges.
SilicoLife is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
The successful candidate should ideally possess:
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Educational Background: A degree (MSc or PhD) in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, or a related life-sciences or management field (BSc can be considered if sufficient experience/expertise is demonstrated).
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Project Management Experience: Proven experience working with or managing national and/or European public funding frameworks (e.g., COMPETE 2020/2030, PRR, Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe).
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IP Competence: Previous exposure to IP analysis, patent search, or FTO analysis is highly valued.
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Software Curiosity & Product Mindset: Interest in using, testing, and suggesting design improvements for internal AI-enabled software tools.
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Language Skills: High proficiency in both written and spoken English (crucial for European consortia) and professional proficiency in Portuguese (necessary for national funding bodies and local reports).
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Organizational Excellence: Strong attention to detail, administrative rigor, and the ability to track multiple deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements simultaneously.
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Soft Skills: Excellent coordination and communication skills, structured attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to bridge the gap between scientists, software developers, and legal representatives.
