Founder Associate Program with BII Portfolio Companies

Please note: This is not a position at BioInnovation Institute (BII) but with a BII portfolio company. This means that the Founder Associate program is not an employment with BII. It is a fellowship in one of BII's portfolio companies, and you will be employed directly by the startup. Founder Associate Program with BII Portfolio Companies Are you interested in learning the ins and outs of what it takes to build successful start-up companies in the Life Science industry? Are you a recent graduate with an affinity for science and an inherent interest in the entrepreneurial journey to success? Then BII’s Founder’s Associate Program might just be for you. We are looking for candidates with a strong scientific or business background who are interested in joining companies across our Human Health, Planetary Health, and Quantum portfolios as a Founder Associate for 6-9 months (depending on your preference). Over The Course Of The Program, You Will

• Join a BII start-up
• Drive business development, market research, competitive landscaping analysis, business case development and project management for your start-up
• Be an integral part of a company's fundraising journey
• Learn about the inner workings of life science start-ups and what it takes to raise seed or Series A investments from venture capitalists, business angels, or other commercial sources
• You will gain exposure to our broad network of entrepreneurs, portfolio companies, venture capital firms, and big pharma
• Get extensive career guidance and education aimed at developing your career as a business developer in a startup, as an entrepreneur, investor, or at an accelerator

Candidate profile Professional Qualifications

• You are a recent MSc or PhD graduate in STEM or Business & Economics-related fields
• You are interested in learning what it takes to translate science into business and venture-building experience
• You have demonstrated the ability to understand research results and the potential transition of these into commercial business propositions
• You have demonstrated interest in the commercialization of life science research via active work in the start-up/life-science industry

Personal Qualifications

• You have an inherent interest in the commercialization of innovation
• You have exceptional communication skills and are willing to engage and challenge experienced founders on a daily basis. You are confident in speaking English and are able to work in multicultural settings.
• You are a self-starter, create your own projects, and have the ability to pull business towards you
• You are thriving in a fast-paced environment where things might be changing frequently, and have the social skills to be successful in an early-stage startup
• Ideally, you have some prior work experience as a student employee or intern

Are you interested in applying? We offer opportunities in companies active in our Human health (Therapeutics, Health Tech, Women's Health), Planetary Health (FoodTech, AgTech, Synthetic Biology), and Quantum verticals. If you are interested in applying, we kindly ask that you follow the application form asking for:

• Your most recent CV
• Cover letter
• Your most recent grade lists (MSc, PhD), if available

We welcome all applications regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or socio-economic background. Timeline We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than October 28th, 2026. The preferred start date of the program will be between January and February 2027 - but there is flexibility regarding your start date, subject to agreement with the startup. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Arnoud, akl@bii.dk, and Leonie, lke@bii.dk.