Job title:

Head of Startup Creation & Growth

Company

Biotech-careers

Mission DescriptionAs Head of Startup, your main responsibilities are as follows:1. Incubation Support

Scout entrepreneurial projects with the potential to become future BioPark Charleroi companies giving the ecosystem a competitive edge by identifying the ventures that will contribute to shape its future
Evaluate potential Life Sciences projects/startups for incubation at Biopark Charleroi
Guide early-stage projects through incubation by supporting business modeling, access to funding, and mentorship shaping innovative ideas into robust and scalable companies
Liaise with investors, VCs, and grant agencies to support startups’ funding needs.
Strongly collaborate with regional partners including VCs, public non-dilutive R&D co-financing institutions, organizations supporting incubation, development and attraction of companies (Sambrinvest, Charleroi Entreprendre, BioWin, IGNITY, AWEX,…)

2. Companies Integration & Growth

Facilitate the successful integration of new companies into our collaborative networks through a high-impact onboarding experience
Act as a connector for growth by building high-value bridges between resident companies and actors such as research centres, hospitals, clusters, and expert service providers
Maintain and expand strategic partnerships with universities, tech transfer offices, incubators, bio-hubs and industrial stakeholders at regional, national, and international levels playing a key role in expanding and strengthening BioPark Charleroi’s network

Candidate profile

Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field
10+ years of experience in Life sciences industry, R&D, innovation or startup ecosystem
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills; ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders (startups, researchers, corporates, government)
Demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial mindset
Strong networks in the Walloon and Belgian Life Sciences ecosystem
Strong organizational and communication skills in English and French
Managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring deadlines are met
Passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and the biotech/medtech sector

What We Offer

A meaningful role in a growing and ambitious life sciences hub
A collaborative, open, and innovation-driven international working environment
Opportunity to build a strong, high-value network of partners, entrepreneurs, and experts across the sector
Direct impact on the growth of cutting-edge biotech ventures

Location: BioPark Charleroi, Belgium
Contract Type: Full-time/part-time at least 4 days per week

Charleroi, Henegouwen

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:32:51 GMT

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