Research and business developer to System setup and Service Innovation - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

There is a place that not everyone knows of. A place that, with its combined brainpower, works wholeheartedly to make the world a better place. And because of its independence can be uncompromising in that purpose. Who knows that the way to solve a mission is to be creative and have fun. This place is called RISE and we have an offer that is difficult to resist. Exciting assignments that do good.

• 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, energized by utilizing the practically infinite possibilities of future technologies?
• Do you want to help the world move forwards faster in the transition towards a sustainable society?

If this sounds exciting, we are now looking for a Research and business developer to the Department of System setup and Service Innovation that belongs to the Division Built Environment. The division gathers 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 enables innovation and conversion processes for trade and industry. Core activities include system analysis and conversion, service innovation, circular business models, collaborative processes and policy development. The placement is in Stockholm or Gothenurg.

About the role
You will be a member of the department's management team, with responsibility to 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. In this role, the main focus will be on commercial assignments.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 unit boundaries within RISE, with the aim of efficiently driving interdisciplinary development.

Furthermore, you will lead the sales work in the department, and support the work with research acquisition, including planning, follow-up and implementation as needed in accordance with requirements.

• You will promote dialogue with stakeholders and will 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.

Who are you?
We are seeking someone who is passionately interested in interested in business and society, innovation and business development. You are an energetic person with commercial impetus who isn’t afraid of discussions and meetings with customers and colleagues. We would also like you to hold an MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific field and/or to have equivalent work experience and would like you to have an easy command of spoken and written Swedish and English.

Are we right for each other?
Within RISE we like variety, and we’re convinced that diversity contributes to an innovative environment in which we can together challenge boundaries and develop new knowledge and skills for the future. We cannot promise you an easy job, but what we can promise is an exciting journey on which, together with committed and talented colleagues, we will contribute to a sustainable future and to getting ahead of the global competition. Do you want to join us?

Welcome with your application! The deadline for applications is 26 January. For further information on the job please contact Åsa Betten, +46 10 516 59 90. 

In some cases, the location of the investment can be flexible according to the needs of the employee and the business.

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