Technology Transfer & Partnership Manager

Target Group: Business Development Managers, Technology Transfer Specialists, Marketing & Sales Talents, Master’s Graduates, Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Holders

About Project Iris

Project Iris is an applied research initiative dedicated to automated spatial data analysis, land registry intelligence, sustainable infrastructure mapping, and open-source resilience modeling.

To ensure long-term independence and funding for non-profit research, Project Iris works with an established commercial transfer network (including RE-Managers GmbH). Through this framework, proprietary data algorithms, geospatial scoring models, and automation tools are licensed and deployed across real-world commercial sectors (e.g., real estate, institutional investments, infrastructure providers, and SME enterprise solutions).

Your Focus & Responsibilities

• Research Transfer & Commercialization: Identify commercial use cases for our geospatial and resilience data models, translating scientific capabilities into clear value propositions for enterprise clients and institutional partners.
• B2B Outreach & Pipeline Management: Lead proactive outreach campaigns targeting potential data partners, municipalities, enterprise clients, and specialized service providers using modern CRM and automation tools (e.g., Odoo ERP, automated email workflows).
• Partner Onboarding & Account Management: Manage communication with corporate partners, coordinate pilot testing phases, and gather operational market feedback to help researchers refine underlying data models.
• Marketing & Value Proposition Communication: Create structured presentation decks, use-case briefs, and digital campaign materials to position our data products in commercial and public markets.
• Funding & Grant Alignment: Support the interface between commercial data licensing and applied research funding projects., Full-Time Permanent Position: Long-term career security with direct exposure to executive management and commercial leadership.
• Dual Master / Trainee Track Available: We support continuous academic development through fully sponsored Master Trainee and Dual Master tracks.
• Accommodation & Onboarding Support: Concrete assistance with local housing search, official registration, and structured onboarding.
• Visa & Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive employer backing for German Opportunity Card conversions and residence permit processes.
• Direct Business Impact: Drive the commercial sustainability of high-impact research projects without corporate bureaucracy.

Educational Background: Degree in Business Administration, Technology Management, International Business, Marketing, Geoinformatics, Economics, or a related field.

• Professional Competencies:
• Strong interest in technology, spatial data, AI platforms, or digital business models.
• Experience with or quick adoption of digital outreach tools, CRM systems (e.g., Odoo), and structured email communication.
• High level of communication clarity, commercial acumen, and consultative relationship-building skills.
• Mindset: Proactive, structured, and comfortable working at the intersection of non-profit research and commercial markets.
• Eligibility: Open to local and international applicants currently in Germany (e.g., Chancenkarte / Opportunity Card, Job-Seeker Visa, EU Work Permit).
• Languages: Excellent working proficiency in English (required); good command of German is a strong advantage for the DACH market.