Job Description Job Purpose To work closely with colleagues, researchers and officials to: Provide scientific, commercial and regulatory support and analysis for commercialisation of intellectual property assets created by researchers Support training of researchers, to support promotion of industrial engagement by researchers Support management of a reagents portfolio Key Activities Manage agreed activities as part of wider projects relating to IP management and commercialisation resulting from research institutions Regularly (at least once per week although more frequent attendance may be required based on business needs) attend sites in London, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Salisbury, Swindon and Harwell to provide face-to-face support to researchers Working with colleagues to engage legal and patent subcontractors to resolve IP and commercialisation cases Gathering data and providing detailed analysis to support development of business cases for IP commercialisation After being trained as a trainer, deliver core training for staff on IP and Commercialisation Working with internal and external legal advice to review collaboration agreement issues Support identification of IP requiring protection and working with colleagues and external patent agents, when appropriate, to protect IP Maintain accurate database records of current IP assets being managed Supporting other team members with technology transfer activities Support, as required, promotion of industrial partnerships Support, as required, management of the reagents portfolio Support, as required, provision of entrepreneurial training Support, as required, due diligence review of applications to funding schemes for IP and commercialisation related issues Support, as required, researcher applications to other funders for the IP and commercial sections Qualifications Required Criteria Degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) qualified in life sciences Understanding of intellectual property management processes and ways to protect IP assets Ability to communicate information regarding intellectual property and commercialisation to a range of audiences using appropriate style and format of messages Desired Criteria Experience of working in a technology transfer environment to commercialise life science and health related intellectual property Some experience of negotiating commercialisation licences An understanding of the different priorities of industry, researchers and government when agreeing mutually beneficial outcomes for commercialisation of IP Additional Information Salary & Benefits £39,200+ PA Bonus - subject to company performance 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK) Enhanced contributory pension scheme Life Insurance Benenden Healthcare Season Ticket Loan Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support NB: This is an office based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices in Victoria, London, usually worked as 1 to 2 days per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements. Application If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply.
Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description.
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