Innovation Manager

About the role

The main aim of the Innovation Manager within the Research Impact Management Officer (RIMO) is to lead the development and implementation of innovation/exploitation strategies to commercialise and maximise the impact of the research from its portfolio of projects. The Innovation Manager will stimulate, identify, manage, and progress pathways to develop research and technologies through collaboration and commercialisation. This role directly underpins Imperial’s mission to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine and business for the benefit of society.

The RIMO office is an integral part of Imperial’s Enterprise Department, providing bespoke project management, communications management and innovation management services to support high-profile international projects funded by various grants and programmes.

What you would be doing

You will be responsible for managing the IP, identifying patent and commercialisation opportunities, working with partnership, and leading the innovation plans across various research projects. As Innovation Manager, you will work closely with academic researchers, the partner universities’ technology transfer offices (TTOs), and external industry partners to drive the commercialisation of new innovative technologies, processes, and know-how developed through the research projects.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate that thinks creatively, is able to prioritise competing and varying deadlines and tasks, has a positive approach and initiative to problem solving. You will embrace change, keep an open-mind, and contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment. Some of the essential requirements are:

• Experience in technology commercialisation and intellectual property management.
• Experience in leading and implementing customised exploitation strategies for research projects and initiatives.
• Practical experience in providing advice to senior management and senior academics across a range of commercial management areas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.