Innovation Analyst Braga

Innovation Analyst
Braga
Braga, Braga, Portugal

Innovation Analyst

AI + Biology for Sustainable Ingredients

Silico
Life is a biotechnology company that harnesses the power of computational biology to sustainably produce valuable compounds through fermentation. Our proprietary technologies and expertise have been utilized by top companies in various industries for over a decade, as well as in research and development projects.

Recently, we received a Series A investment of 9. 8 million euros, which is driving us towards becoming a
- focused company. This shift allows our company to exclusively focus our technology and knowledge in the creation of internal intellectual property, delivering
- value products to the
- growth supplements market.

Be part of this extraordinary journey and join us in our quest.

What’s the job?

As an Innovation Analyst, you will be an integral part of our innovation team, leveraging
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-
- art IP tools and AI pipelines to evaluate the risk associated with the technologies developed within the company. Your role will involve running Freedom to Operate (FTO) analyses using
- defined internal pipelines, conducting quick assessments of molecules to evaluate their innovation factor, market potential, and competitive landscape. You will be exposed to
- edge methodologies, such as Large Language Models (LLMs), for consensus information and scoring of the most promising technologies.

Responsibilities

• Integrate the innovation team, using
  -
  -
  - art IP tools (e. g. , Pat
  Snap) and AI pipelines to evaluate technological risks.
• Run FTO analyses using established internal pipelines.
• Conduct quick assessments of molecules to evaluate innovation factors, market potential, and competitive landscape using AI tools.
• Gather business intelligence metrics and other relevant data from reliable sources.
• Be exposed to advanced technologies, such as LLMs, for consensus information and technology scoring.
• Possibility of learning to code and develop scripts/pipelines/workflows depending on the candidate's profile.

Benefits

Salary will be proposed considering the candidate's experience. The selected candidate will be employed by the company and will be part of an interdisciplinary team of experts in computer science, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular biology, bioprocess engineering, protein engineering, etc.

• Flexible work schedule: great work/life balance
• Extra vacation days over the 22 legally mandated
• Health insurance
• Flexible benefits
• Participation in internal talks, company retreats and events
• Fully-equipped kitchen with free treats and coffee

The selected candidate will be exposed to highly innovative projects, combining
- class science with disruptive business models to create sustainable and
- viable solutions, addressing global challenges.

Silico
Life is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to creating a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and that provides equal opportunities for all employees.

Minimum Requirements

• High proficiency in written English and
  - level spoken English.
• Previous experience with IP analysis, patent drafting, and FTO analysis (highly valued).
• A background in molecular biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or other
  - science fields (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience with LLMs and AI frameworks (a plus).
• A keen eye for detail and experience in gathering business intelligence data (a plus).
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and scientific areas previously unknown to you.