MedTech SuperConnector (MTSC) Programme Manager

We are seeking a Programme Manager to join our team at the MedTech SuperConnector. 

The MedTech SuperConnector (MTSC) is a £5m, 3-year Research England Connecting Capability Fund (CCF) project. The CCF aims to stimulate strategic collaboration between universities (and industry), to pool expertise, build connecting capacity, share good practice across the higher education sector, and industrial and regional partnerships. 

The MTSC is an open experiment in acceleration, bringing together talented early career researchers (ECRs), academic discoveries and pooled know-how from 8 academic institutions to determine the most effective methods for translation of MedTech discoveries into clinical practice and consumer use. The Imperial led consortium of Higher Education Partners include: The Francis Crick Institute, Institute of Cancer Research, Imperial College London, Queen Mary University of London, Royal College of Art, Bucks New University, Royal Veterinary College & Royal College of Music London 

Now in its third year, the MTSC has now successfully delivered the project, meeting and exceeding all set KPIs – leading to the award of a further £3.44m, to continue the programme till 2023. 

Impact to date:

• 55 ECRs supported from 8 HEIs
• Ventures employing 24+ people
• 11 ‘Spin-outs’ formed
• 15 Patents filed 
• 7 technologies progressed towards clinical + user trials 
• £7.24m+ raised in VC & Grants 
• 12+ Pilot Programmes & Partnerships signed 
• Institutional Impact: Royal College of Music have commercialized their first ever technology venture, whilst also bringing changes to its own entrepreneurship learning content and delivery

Duties and responsibilities

As MTSC Programme Manager, you will provide programme management, as well as Knowledge exchange dissemination delivery to the Head of the MedTech SuperConnector (MTSC), and its medical technology and skills accelerator programmes.

The purpose of this role is to ensure effective administration and management of the day-to-day operations of the MTSC programme activities and support the Head of the MTSC in the efficient delivery of the Programme and Knowledge Exchange activities. You will work closely with the Enterprise Lab teams, and all MTSC workstreams, consisting of external HEI partner representatives and lead execution of delegated activities to ensure all project and operational targets are met.

Essential requirements

The successful candidate will have significant experience in managing a small team to deliver all daily operational aspects of a complex programme such as MTSC. You will use your experience and creativity to contribute to the design, shaping, implementation and delivery of a world-class med tech accelerator programme.