Research and business developer to Building and Real Estate - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

• Do you have experience of research and business development?
• Are you quick at getting into new areas of technology and research, and understanding how they can interact with business operations to create even greater customer benefit?
• Are you, like us, energised by utilising the practically infinite possibilities of future technologies?
• Do you want to help the world accelerate in the transition towards a sustainable society?

Then we are looking for you!

We are now looking for a Research and business developer to the Department of Building and Real Estate that belongs to the Division Built Environment. Here we have gathered the competencies in energy, infrastructure, building and real estate as well as innovation management and system conversion for a sustainable society. We also provide for certification activities that enable market access for companies.
The Department undertakes development towards a fossil-free, climate-friendly society in the construction and real estate sector. We have deep, broad, expertise in the areas of resource efficiency, functionality, materials and circularity, resilient built environment, energy, durability, quality assurance and the well-being of people in external and internal environments.

About the role
As research and business developer with us you will plan, manage and coordinate the development of research and business operations within the department in accordance with RISE strategies. The weighting of the role in terms of commercial assignments or publicly funded research (non-commercial funding) may vary, depending on the needs of the department or division. Both components merge in what we call RISE business – hence business development. You will create/initiate projects and assignments in conjunction with the units and other parts of RISE divisions, and/or in conjunction with group-wide functions, and/or through cooperation with Business and Innovation managers, as well as external parties, in accordance with the purpose and set goals – both nationally and internationally. It is important that there be a big emphasis on collaboration across organisational boundaries within RISE, with the aim of efficiently driving interdisciplinary development. You will furthermore manage the work on research acquisition and/or sales work within the department, including planning, follow-up and implementation, in accordance with requirements.

You will promote dialogue with stakeholders and foster external collaboration within the field. You will prepare and deliver information and reconciliation/decision-making items that are of importance to the area within departmental management, or for divisional management Establish and develop contacts with customers and research-funding bodies You will represent department-related research and assignment issues externally and internally You will contribute to the department's business intelligence and competitor analyses You will develop new business models, roles and strategic innovation infrastructure within the department You will coordinate your work in line with other development instruments, e.g. group-wide initiatives for the use of strategic-skills funding You will assist the Vice President as required regarding strategic planning of use of strategic-skills funding at departmental level.

Location for the role is in Stockholm or Gothenburg. In some cases, the location of the position can be flexible according to the needs of the employee and the business.

Who are you?
We would like to meet you who are passionate about technology and business development. You are an energetic person, who is not afraid of discussions and meetings with customers and colleagues. You have experience from the built environment sector and real estate development and management, as well as experience from active and collaborative work between research and practice. Furthermore, we see that you have an MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific field and that you speak and write Swedish and English fluently.

Are we right for each other?
We cannot promise you an easy task, but we can promise you dedicated colleagues and some truly engaging societal challenges to tackle. You will get to work in a dynamic environment offering professional and personal development opportunities. At RISE, we want you to succeed and feel good, because together with your colleagues you contribute to a sustainable future and to securing a leading position for Swedish industry and research globally. RISE can give you the chance to make a real difference. Welcome to Sweden’s Research Institute and Innovation Partner.

Welcome with your application!
The deadline for applications is 31th of January 2021 and the selection takes place on an ongoing basis. If you are curious and want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Carl-Magnus Capener, Vice President, +46 10 516 58 52. Due to the Christmas holidays, I am only available for questions after 7th of January 2021.

Our union representatives are Linda Ikatti for Unionen, +4610-516 51 61, and Lazaros Tsantaridis for SACO, +4610-516 62 21.  

Calls from external recruitment companies and sales persons are kindly declined as we rule under the Public Procurement Act.

research, business development, built environment, building and real estate, Stockholm, Gothenburg, RISE