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Innovation Discovery Manager (Life Sciences)

The University of Manchester - Professional Services - University of Manchester Innovation Factory

Location: Manchester
Salary: £47,700 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 22nd August 2025
Closes: 1st September 2025
Job Ref: PSX-029661

Role Summary

To proactively engage with inventors/innovators to identify, evaluate and describe opportunities that have the potential to generate significant beneficial economic, social, and environmental impact where there is Intellectual Property owned by the University, facilitating the progress and successful transition of projects towards commercialisation.

Skills, Experience & Qualities: Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in the field of Life Sciences research.
  • Curious about new life science developments and market-specific trends.
  • Considers and assesses all facts and thinks broadly about the commercial impact before making decisions
  • Able to builds strong relationships with inventors and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate complex issues clearly.
  • Respects and works according to the Innovation Factory’s company values, namely; Values & Supports Others, Acts with Integrity, Works as One Team, Bring Clarity and Focus, Strives for the Highest Standard

Qualifications: Essential

  • Higher degree in a Life Sciences related subject or equivalent experience

What you will get in return

  • Market-leading pension scheme. 
  • 32 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays and end-of-year office closure, rising with length of service.
  • Private health care and dental care.
  • Great working environment within the University of Manchester campus, with excellent transport links.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to help turn world changing ideas into real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you. If you are interested in applying for this job vacancy full details and how to apply can be found on our website which you can access here.

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