Senior Enterprise Manager – Biosciences

Liverpool University Enterprise Team are seeking an experienced technology transfer professional with a passion for transforming pioneering life sciences research into therapeutic and diagnostic products.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of translational research, venture creation, and health innovation.
The candidate will have a lead role in identifying, protecting, and commercialising high-potential life science opportunities, guiding researchers from discovery to impact through licensing and spin-out creation.

The Senior Enterprise Manager will manage a portfolio of life sciences innovations, working closely with academic researchers, investors, and industry partners.

We are recruiting a commercially minded and highly motivated individual with substantial experience in life sciences technology transfer in higher education or in the pharmaceutical industry.

This role offers the opportunity to work with pioneering researchers, guiding new medicines, diagnostics and medical technologies to market. You will be part of a collaborative and ambitious team committed to creating societal and economic impact.

If you have the commercial acumen, licensing expertise, and entrepreneurial mindset to help build the next generation of life sciences ventures, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience in technology commercialisation, pharmaceutical licensing, and spin-out creation.

This post is fixed term until 31st July 2027 subject to funding.

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience in technology transfer, venture creation or commercialisation in the life sciences sector
• A proven track record of negotiating pharmaceutical or biotechnology licensing agreements.
• An extensive network across life sciences, pharmaceutical and investment communities.
• Ability to assess market opportunities, commercial potential and investment readiness
• Experience of supporting spin-out creation.
• A strong understanding of IP protection, patent strategy and bioscience commercialisation pathways
• A degree in life sciences discipline (a PhD is desirable).

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