Position:Commercialisation Manager / Associate Director

Package:£60,000 – £80,000 pa30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and benefits as below:

• Class-leading Bupa private medical insurance
• Hybrid role with genuine flexible working – including work from abroad for up to 30 days a year in most roles
• Generous pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus
• Annual salary reviews and increases
• A commitment to personal development including LinkedIn learning.
• Family-friendly policies (including enhanced parental leave & childcare benefits, fertility leave, and pregnancy loss leave)
• Mental health and well-being support including access to free counselling.
• Retail and travel discounts.

Hours:9:00am – 5:30am Mon-Fri (hybrid working available)

Environment:Innovation, Technology Development, STEM, Life Sciences

Location:Cambridge

The company:

My client is at the heart of Europe's most successful research and technology cluster and are on a mission to bring innovation to life, making a difference to society and, the UK economy. We connect the innovative minds of individuals with the funding, start-up expertise and commercial relationships they need to help their ideas thrive.

What’s to like about the role…?

Imagine leading a portfolio of pioneering projects, from initial discovery to successful commercialisation. As a Senior Commercialisation Manager/Associate Director, you’ll collaborate with brilliant minds, turning their innovative ideas into market-ready products. You’ll navigate the entire lifecycle of these projects, making critical decisions that shape the future of technology. Your work will not only impact the industry but also bring significant economic and societal benefits. Plus, working in a matrix you’ll mentor and guide a talented team, fostering their growth and contributing to a culture of excellence.

You will provide leadership to junior members of the team, nurturing their development and supporting their growth as future leaders in technology transfer. You will also build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including academics, funders, potential licensees, and investors. You’ll also work actively with inventors to secure translational and proof-of-concept funding and access appropriate external expertise.

Experience & Attributes

• PhD or research experience in a relevant field (Life Sciences, Biochemistry etc..)
• Commercial experience in knowledge-based business and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading people and projects, and the ability to nurture junior talent.
• Expertise in life sciences technology development, licensing, and business development.
• Confident decision-making on technology management and agreements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and a keen interest in leveraging technology to enhance productivity.
• Ability to build strong relationships and contribute to effective case progression.
• Experience in managing complex and sensitive issues, using initiative to solve problems.
• Understanding and responding to customer needs, tailoring services accordingly.
• Positive engagement with teams and adaptability to changing requirements.