Research Commercialisation Manager (Life & Health Sciences)
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Position Overview & Specifications
The University of Bristol has an outstanding record in the commercialisation of research, ranking in the top 5 in the UK by some measures (Beauhurst, 2022). In recent years two new regional industry clusters have formed around our spinouts in the life sciences and quantum technology. The University’s refreshed strategy sets out ambitions to build upon this success and increase our contribution to a dynamic and exciting innovation ecosystem.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our expanding team and to develop and manage a portfolio of commercialisation projects across Health and Life Sciences as a Research Commercialisation Manager.
What will you be doing?You will be working on a range of exciting technologies across the health and life sciences and partnering these with existing companies or creating new spin-outs to help take Bristol’s research from the lab to market. You will do this by identifying and protecting intellectual property; evaluating commercial potential; devising development and commercialisation plans including providing commercial inputs to translational funding applications; marketing technologies; negotiating deal terms; and drafting contracts to drive the commercialisation of technologies via licensing or spin-out company creation.
This is an excellent opportunity to further your career within a strong team with an excellent reputation and a proven track record of success.
You should apply ifYou have experience of commercialising early-stage health and life science technologies within a research commercial environment. You will be literate in a wide range of disciplines with the ability to critically examine complex research and assess optimum commercialisation strategies.
You will have a degree in a relevant subject and ideally a PhD or RTTP designation (Registered Technology Transfer Professional) or equivalent work experience. You will be a driven team player with developed interpersonal skills.
If you are passionate about realising impact arising from the cutting-edge research being undertaken by world leading scientists in one of UK’s most vibrant cities, then we’d be interested in hearing from you.
Additional informationBenefits of working for the University include-
- 32 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays
- Automatic entry to an extremely generous pension scheme, with more than 20% employer contributions
- Hybrid working environment
- Inclusive culture, valuing the diversity of thought, beliefs and background
For any informal enquiries please contact Andrew Wilson; Tel: +44 117 455 3713; andrew.wilson@bristol.ac.uk
It is anticipated interivews will be held on 18/05/2023.
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.Available documents
- RED Further Particulars.pdf
- SUPP109735 Research Commercialisation Manager JD.pdf
JOB NUMBER
SUPP109735
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Full time
CLOSING DATE
07 May 2023
FACULTY/DIVISION
Research and Enterprise
SALARY
£47,047 - £52,841 per annum
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Commercialisation Manager (Life & Health Sciences) roles across University of Bristol's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £47,047 - £52,841 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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