Technology Scout Intern – Part-time
Core
Evaluating external biotechnologies for commercial viability by analyzing patents, literature, and technical claims to support investment decisions.
Role type
Part-time technology scout intern (PhD student)
Builds
Investment recommendations and technical due diligence reports for biotech programs
Domain
Biotechnology / Consumer Beauty Ingredients
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
patent analysis, primary literature review, technical claim validation, rapid decision-making, technical writing, competitor monitoring, technology readiness assessment
Preferred skills
skin biology expertise, commercial acumen, self-direction
Technologies
patent databases, scientific literature databases, IP tracking systems
Responsibilities
Read patents and published applications to identify independent claims and scope; Separate defensible scientific claims from unsupported ones; Write one-page briefs on technology novelty and protection; Maintain a tracker of technologies, companies, and IP; Monitor competitor publications and patent filings; Prepare technical background for external meetings; Brief the CEO on technology evaluations.
Seniority
Intern, PhD student level