Senior Commercialisation Manager (SEIPM) Health and Life Sciences

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

This new full – time post is available from immediately on a permanent basis

Summary of the role
We are seeking an experienced technology transfer professional with a proven track record in commercialising university research to join our team. The post holder will be part of an established commercialisation team, working closely with colleagues in Exeter Innovation and other professional services teams with the aim of driving commercialisation activities through routes such as new venture creation, intellectual property licensing and collaboration with external partners. They will also support University of Exeter researchers to secure translational funding, provide Exeter researchers with intellectual property exploitation advice and identify routes to market for research outputs in support of these aims.

A key responsibility will be leading commercialisation activities within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS) in order to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and impact. The postholder will build effective relationships with researchers, external partners and investors and contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial culture. The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences  (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/faculties/hls/) comprises six departments, three of which form the Univertsity of Exeter Medical School and are based across several campuses and partner NHS sites in Devon and Cornwall.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.  More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

To find out more aboiut what we offer our staff, please visit: Benefits | Prospective Staff | University of Exeter

Exeter Innovation (EI)  https://www.exeterinnovation.com/ is the business-facing division of the University which works collaboratively with industry and partners, proactively supporting the University in making a positive impact locally, nationally and globally.

Further information
Please contact Neil Hayes, Assistant Director Exeter Innovation, n.w.hayes@exeter.ac.uk or Jim Williams: J.M.Williams@exeter.ac.uk.

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