Commercialisation Manager - Agri-Tech

Salary on appointment will be £48,149 per annum, with an annual increment up to £55,755 per annum. 

UEA’s Research and Innovation Service (RIN) are looking to recruit a highly motivated Commercialisation Manager – Agri-Tech to specialise in the development and delivery of services relating to the commercialisation of UEA intellectual property. You will have a particular focus on the commercialisation of Agri-Tech including licensing and the formation of and support of spin-out companies – particularly when UEA intellectual property is being licensed or assigned to these new entities.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, identifying and developing new opportunities for commercially relevant Agri-tech innovations, collaboration with researchers, co-create with farmers and growers to build opportunities for translational investment and managing a portfolio of projects to deliver commercially attractive opportunities for industry and investors.

Applicants will be expected to satisfy all essential criteria outlined in the person specification found in the candidate brochure.

This full-time post is available from 1 September 2025 on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2028. 

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.   

Closing date: 28 July 2025

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