Technology observer

According to the UNE 166006:2006 Standard, technology watch is defined as an organised, selective and permanent process of collecting scientific and technological information from the outside and from one's own organisation. The aim is to select, analyse, disseminate, communicate and convert it into knowledge in order to anticipate changes and take decisions with the least amount of risk regarding new products and R&D&I projects and systems. The technology watch manager is responsible for identifying new needs and market trends. As part of the business intelligence department, the technology watch manager must stay ahead of the market through information searches and stay up-to-date with the "state of the art", in other words, the most recent patents and the specialised publications and innovations that arise in the company's sphere of activity. The processing of this information is crucial for taking decisions related to the management of the company's strategies.

• Seek, analyse and use relevant information to take strategic decisions for the company related to possible business opportunities and threats.
• Stay up-to-date with the technological innovations emerging in the overall fraemwork.
• Anticipate and write proposals for new projects, products and services based on the information obtained.
• Seek and analyse patent, publication and news databases on fields that are of interest for the organisation.
• Conduct studies on technological and/or scientific innovations, which consider regulatory and market aspects that can affect their success.
• Follow-up on the activity and products of competitors and potential partners, and on the opinions and works of experts, key opinion leaders (KOL) and users on the organisation's strategic fields of interest.
• Attend conferences, fairs and events.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Biologia
• Grau: Biotecnologia
• Grau: Bioquímica
• Grau: Administració d'empreses i gestió de la innovació
• Grau: Empresa i tecnologia

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 3

Analytical thought: Level 3

Initiative: Level 3

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Strategic orientation: Level 3

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Scientific research

Individuals who have an affinity for the field of scientific research focus their interest on activities that study different types of organisms and substances in order to obtain valuable products for human beings. A key part of performing this task is the planning and verification of scientific hypotheses through the use of different research designs and techniques. The objective of these searches is the development of new medicines and medical techniques, technological innovation based on the manipulation of cells, molecules and biological agents, as well as the study of cultures in order to improve the characteristics and properties of plants and food.

Pharmaceutical product manager

Study manager

Pharmacoeconomics Manager

Investment and innovation manager

Biotechnological marketing manager

• Work hours

  The working day is usually full time. Flexibility and high availability for travel is usually requested.

• Salary

  The gross remuneration varies, on average, between 50,000 and 70,000 euros a year, based on the person's experience.

• Professional category

  Middle management