Technical Transfer Manager: London South Bank University
London South Bank University
South Bank University Enterprise Ltd
technical transfer manager
Salary: To £45K pa + performance bonus
Ref: REQ6444
Permanent
South Bank University Enterprise Ltd, the enterprise company of London South Bank University, is looking for a Technical Transfer Manager to work in the South Bank Innovation division (SBI). SBI activities cover a range of income generating initiatives and support wider entrepreneurial activity and external engagement between business, staff and students. This is a new position to support the over-arching enterprise strategy for research and enterprise growth as set out by the Deputy Vice Chancellor & Chief Business Officer which requires SBI to increase the levels of activity in research commercialisation.
The role holder will have specific responsibility to effectively deliver LSBU’s Intellectual Property targets by exploiting its innovations. This will be done through spinouts, licensing and commercial collaborations working closely with academics, SBI, and the wider university team to ensure the short and medium term targets, as outlined in the strategy, are met. In addition your work will improve Knowledge Exchange Framework scores, increase income and enhance the LSBU reputation through impactful interactions with both business and society. The role will not have a specific discipline focus as the role holder will work across all LSBU schools with a broad focus across STEAM and Health.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of research commercialisation and leveraging IP through technology licensing and spinout formation. A knowledge of IPR and patent contracts is essential as is experience of funding spinouts. The role holder will have a good network of contacts in commerce and finance and other areas in the research to market supply chain and be adept at identifying and driving appropriate opportunities.
Other desirable attributes;
- Strong technical skills base, with high numeracy, analytical and IT skills, in addition to good written and document design skills.
- Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Good management and organisational skills and attention to detail, not only managing activity in line with agreed outcomes, but going beyond this to identify areas for improvement.
- Flexible approach to work with the ability to prioritise complex workloads and manage changing priorities, whilst maintaining high standards of quality
- Knowledge of HE and innovation funding landscape particularly UKRI (Innovate UK) and the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund would be advantageous.
For full details and to apply visit www.lsbu.ac.uk/jobs or if you have any questions please contact Head of Enterprise neil.pearce@lsbu.ac.uk
Please quote appropriate reference number: REQ6444
Closing date for applications: 28/11/2021
Interviews will be held W/C: 06/12/2021
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