Manager
Anglia Ruskin University -Anglia Ruskin University Medical Business Innovation Centre - MedBIC
Closing Date - 07 May 2013
About Anglia Ruskin University:
Our vibrant, modern University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally and we have ambitious plans for our future. Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investments. With an annual income of £163m, over 30,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force for higher education in the East of England.
About the role:
Research, Development and Commercial Services provides a focal point to support the planned significant increase in our annual research and external income. The latest part in developing our activity is the establishment of our Medical Business Innovation Centre. A suitably qualified, committed, enthusiastic and skilled individual with relevant experience is now sought for the above role in support of this operation.
You will have the opportunity to lead the development and operation of our Medical Business Innovation Centre and its activities in order to establish the Centre as an International Centre of Excellence in innovation and business support with an emphasis on medical and high technology, low carbon and sustainability. The successful candidate will provide leadership and management to ensure the Centre delivers the planned outputs in line with our Corporate Plan goals for this activity.
With a degree and successful track record in promoting, populating, and establishing a business start-up and growth facility in support of economic development, you will have led, developed and motivated a team in an Innovation Centre or similar environment. You will have experience of managing major projects in support of business creation and development, and a strong record of success in the construction and submission of high value business services funding applications and their delivery.
The post will be based on our Chelmsford Campus, although there will be a requirement for flexible working throughout the UK, as well as overseas travel.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Tony West, Director of Research, Development & Commercial Services on telephone number 0845 196 4204 or email tony.west@anglia.ac.uk.
We value diversity at Anglia Ruskin University and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
