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Permanent contract | Belval | Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact. Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu / How will you contribute? For a research and technology organisation such as LIST – Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, the profile should go beyond a traditional sales-oriented Business Developer. The position should be positioned as a Senior Business Development Manager specialised in sustainable, smart and multifunctional materials, advanced coatings and sustainable manufacturing technologies., combining scientific literacy, ecosystem building, technology valorisation, public-private partnerships, and international business development. LIST's activities in advanced coatings and surface engineering technologies, including corrosion-resistant solutions, high-performance materials, technology transfer, and industrial innovation require someone capable of engaging both researchers and industrial decision-makers. Mission summary We're looking for a senior professional combining scientific expertise in advanced and functional coatings and surface engineering technologies, with 10+ years of international business development experience, strong knowledge of research valorisation and technology transfer, and a well-established European and global network across industry, academia and innovation ecosystems, capable of transforming advanced research into impactful industrial collaborations and sustainable economic value. The selected candidate will support the development of industrial and academic partnerships supporting the valorisation and market deployment of advanced materials technologies developed at LIST. Acting as the interface between research teams, industrial stakeholders, public funding bodies, and innovation ecosystems, the successful candidate will coordinate the identification of potential collaboration opportunities, support in establishing partnerships, and contribute to revenue generation through collaborative R&D projects, technology licensing, innovation programmes, and strategic alliances. The role focuses particularly advanced coatings and surface engineering technologies for energy and industrial applications, with expertise in corrosion-resistant materials, functional coatings for the aerospace, mobility, and energy sectors, sustainable and advanced manufacturing processes, and the integration of Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies for intelligent, efficient, and resilient production.. The candidate will contribute to strengthening LIST's position as a leading European innovation partner and accelerate the transfer of research results into industrial applications. Main responsibilities • Works with autonomy under limited oversight on tasks and missions related to business development and the creation and management of partnership for RDI projects. • Conducts sound market prospections to identify business opportunities and potential partners, evaluates feasibility and benefits of collaborations. Supports and advice RDI teams to select suitable partners according to projects' goals. • Coordinates discussions and negotiations to engage partnership collaborations. Develops and negotiates partnership agreements, including terms of collaboration, financial arrangements, and mutual expectations. Manages the processes to formalise them (e.g., contact legal and administrative teams, follows up the approval and signature of MOUs or collaboration contracts, etc.). • Coordina