Research Translation Executive (Technology Transfer Manager)
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Research Translation Executive
£60,000 – £65,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Regional Translation Lead
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract – Maternity Cover
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Regular travel around London is required.
Closing date: 26 August 2024 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Recruitment process: 1 half an hour screening call followed by competency-based interview over Teams including case study
Please note: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Research Horizons are looking for a Research Translation Executive to partner with researchers funded by Cancer Research UK to identify and develop research discoveries that can be translated into innovations that will impact the lives of cancer patients. We are looking for a candidate with excellent scientific judgement, aligned with good understanding of technology scouting within an oncology, medical or pharma environment, IP protection and management, as well as technology validation and progression towards the clinic. You will work closely with CRUK-funded researchers and associated technology transfer offices, meaning that excellent interpersonal, relationship and stakeholder management skills are crucial.
Cancer Research Horizons (CRH) is the innovation engine of Cancer Research UK (CRUK), translating cutting-edge innovations into effective treatments and diagnostics for cancer patients. With exclusive rights to CRUK’s annual investment of over £300 million in world-class cancer research, we’re a powerful partner in the fight to conquer cancer. We’re currently the second largest oncology out-licensor globally, and to date we’ve played an instrumental role in forming over 60 startup companies with $2.8 billion raised, and bringing 11 new cancer drugs to market, with 6 million doses administered to cancer patients all over the world.
As a Research Translation Executive, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of plans for translation of CRUK funded research at specified key CRUK-funded sites across your region, this role will be focused on the London region. This will include working with oncology researchers to proactively identify projects and technologies with patient benefit potential, including setting the intellectual property strategy and driving project development by working with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
You will have the opportunity to interact with researchers working on a wide range of scientific and technological areas, including drug discovery/development, biomarkers, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, and research reagents.
What will I be doing?
- Develop a deep understanding of the cancer research landscape within the designated region/institution.
- Build and maintain strong, integrated relationships with senior oncology researchers and host technology transfer offices in the designated region/institution.
- Act as a highly visible primary point of contact for oncology researchers with Cancer Research Horizons.
- Through interactions with researchers, proactively seek invention disclosures for technologies with the potential to impact the lives of cancer patients.
- Review and critique invention disclosures, performing appropriate due diligence and scientific/commercial evaluation, seeking input from colleagues and experts, as appropriate.
- Propose new technology development opportunities to internal governance boards to seek approval for their development and onward commercialisation.
- Protect and manage project associated intellectual property.
- With Cancer Research Horizons Business Development colleagues, develop marketing materials for technologies, as appropriate.
- Routine contract negotiation and management in liaison with BD&T and Legal colleagues
- Protect and manage project associated intellectual property.
- With Cancer Research Horizons Business Development colleagues, develop marketing materials for technologies, as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives across the region.
What are you looking for?
As job titles vary across organisations, you may currently be working as Senior Translation Manager, Senior Commercialisation Manager or Senior Technology Transfer Manager. Whatever your current job title, you will need to have
- PhD (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline, ideally in oncology, life sciences, pharma, medicine, or related.
- In-depth experience in translating discovery research and pre-clinical science gained in sectors such as medical technologies, diagnostics, healthcare technologies and pharmaceuticals. This experience may have been gained in academic technology transfer, industry, healthcare, academia or in non-profit organisations.
- Ideally, good working knowledge and experience of the patent filing and prosecution process.
- Experience of research-related contracts including MTAs, CDAs
- Grasping scientific and technical concepts quickly and translating these into commercially viable proposals.
- Working effectively with key stakeholders internally and externally, showing excellent influencing skills and, where appropriate, having tenacity and persistence.
- Deploying excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to deliver the scientific, commercial, and operational objectives of the overall function.
- Scientific judgement and project management skills, together with a talent for business acumen and operational delivery.
- Experience of developing and implementing strategic initiatives aimed at maximising collaboration and productivity.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
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