Senior Technology Transfer Manager – Medical Research

Senior Technology Transfer Manager – Medical Research

Location: Victoria, London / Hybrid working model.Company Description

LGC Ltd (www.lgcgroup.com) is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors.LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) works with UK government departments and arm’s length bodies to support medical and health research across the UK. Our activities include funding call management, contract management and Intellectual Property management. We work with senior level stakeholders in academia, the NHS, government and industry to promote improvements in medical and health care in the UK and overseas.As part of our expanding services to government customers, LGC is expanding its expertise in technology transfer. We are looking for individuals with experience of technology transfer, intellectual property management and commercialisation of research in the medical, health and life science sectors.Job Description

Job Purpose

To work closely with researchers and officials to ensure effective and efficient identification, management and commercialisation of intellectual property assets.Key Activities

Manage an assigned portfolio of complex IP and commercialisation cases to deliver high quality outcomes in agreed timelinesRegularly attend sites in London, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Salisbury, Swindon and Harwell to provide face-to-face support to researchers (at least once per week; more frequent attendance may be required based on business needs)Managing external Law Firms and Patent Attorneys to resolve complex IP and commercialisation casesDeveloping business cases for IP commercialisation including, but not limited to spinout company formation or sale and licensing of technologies and IP assetsBusiness case development and negotiation including detailed analysis of the potential market, expected revenue streams and commercialisation strategyLeading negotiations with inventors, potential licensees and investors to agree terms that ensure robust position and financial rewardFacilitate and deliver training for MRC staff on IP and CommercialisationManaging internal and external legal advice to review and resolve contractual and collaboration agreement issuesWorking with patent attorneys to ensure appropriate management of IP for specific casesSupporting other team members with complex technology transfer activitiesSupport, as required, promotion of industrial partnerships, management of the MRC reagents portfolio and provision of entrepreneurial trainingPerform due diligence review of applications to funding schemes for IP and commercialisation related issuesLead support of MRC researcher applications to other funders for the IP and commercial sectionsLine management of up to two people as requiredQualifications

Required Criteria

Degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) qualified in life sciences with an additional qualification in business or law (advantageous) or comparable experienceSignificant experience of working in a technology transfer role to commercialise complex IP and patent portfoliosExperience of commercialisation of intellectual property in the medical and life sciences areaSignificant experience of negotiating commercialisation licences and spin out creation with a wide range of end usersExperience of working with industry, researchers and government to identify mutually beneficial outcomes for commercialisation of IPAbility to communicate complex information regarding intellectual property and commercialisation to a range of audiences using appropriate style and format of messagesDesired Criteria

Experience of a customer facing service role with a wide range of active projects at any one timeExperience of working with external legal counsel and patent agents to resolve issues and ensure effective protection of IP assetsExperience of delivering IP related training to scientistsExperience of reviewing research funding applications and performing due diligence checksExperience of line managing one or two direct reportsAdditional Information

Compensation, Benefits and Working Arrangements:Salary: £58,000 paLocation: Victoria, London / Hybrid working modelContract Type: Full Time, PermanentWorking Hours: 7.5 hours per dayAnnual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidaysEmployee Benefits Include

Annual bonus, subject to company performanceEnhanced Contributory Pension SchemeLife Insurance CoverBenenden Healthcare MembershipTraining and Development OpportunitiesSeason Ticket LoanApplication

If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a Statement of Suitability that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the Essential Criteria outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with NIHR.NB: Closing date for applications is 5pm on the 05th September, interviews to be held remotely from 8th September.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union ..... full job details .....