Licensing & Ventures Manager – Life Sciences: Oxford University Innovation
Licensing & Ventures Manager – Life Sciences
Licensing and Ventures Group – Permanent, Ref: 178
With one foot in academia and the other in industry, Oxford University Innovation’s professionals undertake a wide variety of tasks, from licensing university ideas, and finding investment for spinout companies, to setting up social enterprises and supporting student entrepreneurship. University innovation is the magic behind the scenes that turns ideas born in a university into companies and technologies that look to have a positive and transformative economic and societal impact on the wider world.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will work within our highly motivated and successful Life Sciences group, focusing on commercialising a broad spectrum of technologies (in the areas of drug discovery/development, biomarkers, diagnostics, medical devices, biotechnology, environment and more) developed from Life, Biomedical and Medical Sciences research at the University of Oxford, as well as from the Oxford University Hospitals and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trusts.
The key responsibilities of the role are:
- Working with, and influencing, world-leading academics to lead the translation and commercialisation of new medical and life science technologies.
- Developing and implementing new commercial strategies for transferring technologies to industry.
- IP and patent portfolio management.
- Negotiating appropriate licensing and other commercial contracts.
- Managing the formation of spinout companies.
- Managing and administering post-deal activity.
The ideal candidate will have a Life Sciences degree (or equivalent) and demonstrate a passion for science, innovation and translation of research and experience in the pharmaceutical, life science or medical related innovation sectors. Possessing experience of translating scientific innovation into commercial products and/or companies or work within a life sciences business are advantageous. You will also need to demonstrate motivation to achieve results, excellent interpersonal, relationship management, and team working skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to integrity and sound commercial judgement. You should be able to work autonomously and manage a large, diverse portfolio.
The successful applicant may have a higher degree (or equivalent) in a relevant life science, medical or biomedical discipline, or relevant commercial, technology transfer, or scientific experience in these fields. It is preferred that you will have a good appreciation of research and development, gained either in a commercial or technical role.
Experience in any of the following areas would be an advantage:
- Therapeutic development, pharmaceutical or data driven drug discovery, vaccine development,
- Biomarkers, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health.
- Population health, clinical informatics, genomics.
- AI/Machine Learning.
- Personalised healthcare, and precision medicine.
How to apply: If you are interested in applying for this role, please download the application form from our website (www.innovation.ox.ac.uk) and send together with a copy of your CV and covering letter to Sarah Barton at innovation@rbasearch.co.uk. Salary for this role is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of £31,000-40,000.
Closing date is midday Wednesday 1st September 2021.
Oxford University Innovation is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and is empowered to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. OUI is accredited with the Investors in People Silver status.