Head of IP and Commercialisation

Leading a small team of staff, this role will have institution-wide responsibility for
developing, leading and managing innovative vehicles and routes to engagement, and
commercialisation of research and enterprise activity. You will develop approaches, in
consultation with our Entrepreneurs in Residence and Professors in Practice, that will lead
to further commercial growth of the University’s research and enterprise activity.
The role is responsible for the deployment and ongoing delivery of a coherent, structured
programme of IP identification, protection, commercialisation and exploitation developing
from staff and students.

This role will achieve a significant increase in commercial income and impact from the
university intellectual property assets. Where initiatives require it, there will be an
opportunity and expectation to directly contribute to projects and opportunities involving
innovation and IP development.

You will be a key communicator who is able to explain commercial opportunities to the academic and student community and also be able to present our offer to potential investors and licensees. You will have direct experience of and a thorough understanding of IP protection, licensing, and commercialisation issues, with significant commercial experience

The successful candidate will have excellent networking skills and the ability to work in a planned and organised way, enabling the delivery of deadlines. You will be able to lead a small team and also be part of the RKE Service Leadership team.

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.