About the role
The NIHR Intellectual Property Unit provides the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) with expert advice and support on all NIHR related intellectual property, contractual and commercial issues. The Technology Transfer Manager will work across the NIHR portfolio to ensure that NIHR funded intellectual property is identified, managed and translated by researchers to produce impactful outcomes that improve the quality, capacity and capability of health care in the UK and overseas. The Technology Transfer Manager will work on projects that will improve the NIHR’s IP management processes and its integration into the wider UK health research funding ecosystem.
Key responsibilities
- Working with the Assistant Director - IP and Commercial and other members of the IP Unit to plan and deliver the NIHR IP work plan.
- Manage the NIHR IP Unit’s routine processes and provide information to an agreed timetable.
- Manage the NIHR IP Unit’s training calendar
- Supporting NIHR staff members to resolve IP-related queries by running regular IP Open Sessions in Twickenham, Southampton and Leeds where NIHR programme managers can request support and advice.
- Manage a portfolio of routine commercialisation cases on behalf of DHSC to maximise return on investment on NIHR-funded IP with a focus on delivering patient benefit and mitigation of state aid. Negotiations of return models (including financial and non-financial return mechanisms) for NIHR and preparation of briefing notes for DHSC.
- Providing IP training to NIHR programme managers and staff at NIHR-funded organisations.
- Using the IP Unit’s established project management tools for managing allocated activities.
- Identifying and implementing improvements to the IP Unit’s processes and systems.
- Ensure that a consistent approach to IP management is used across the NIHR for all activities including advising potential applicants, reviewing project proposals, resolving contractual queries, reviewing and short-listing of proposals for funding, advising during project monitoring, closure and follow up activities.
- To co-ordinate legal advice for DHSC on all issues relating to research funding on a commercial basis
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What you will bring to the role
Qualifications
- A degree in a relevant subject (a relevant professional qualification would be desirable) or comparable professional experience
- Detailed knowledge of life science research gained from working in a university, NHS Trust, company or charity
- Knowledge of intellectual property management in the public and private sectors to generate impact from research
- Understanding of the different organisational goals of universities, NHS Trusts, charities and companies and how these need to be balanced when negotiating with organisations.
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework for intellectual property management
- A proven track record in obtaining appropriate legal advice on intellectual property management issues
- An ability to analyse situations taking qualitative and quantitative factors in to account, including return on investment models
- An ability to draft succinct and informative documents for senior level decision makers providing them with sufficient information for decisions to be made
- Experience of project management, including organisational skills and meticulous record keeping
- Effective planning, organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage own time to deliver multiple priorities with demanding deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focus, including successful senior level external liaison and meeting management to agree mutually acceptable outcomes
- An understanding of technology transfer licensing arrangements
- Willingness to travel to locations across England (including Southampton and Leeds on a weekly basis) to provide support and advice
Applications
If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, (with the cover letter attached in the same document), outlining your suitability for the role and highlighting your experience against the required criteria, and quote REF919D. If you wish to make an informal enquiry about this post, please contact: carl.sanassy@lgcgroup.com
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.
How to apply
Are you interested in learning more about this exciting position with the NIHR? Please apply directly via our vacancy page.
This role is with NIHR Coordinating Centre (NIHRCC) and is hosted by LGC.