Senior Commercialisation Manager (SEIPM) Health and Life Sciences Job profile

at  University of Exeter

JOB REFERENCE

S49726
Job description

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 encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

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.