Technology Transfer Manager

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.

Job Description

Job PurposeTo manage a portfolio of intellectual property and commercialisation activities and work closely with colleagues, researchers and officials to support:Commercialisation of intellectual property assetsPromote industrial engagement by researchersSupport management of a reagents portfolio

Key Activities

Manage agreed projects relating to IP management and commercialisation resulting from research institutionsRegularly (at least once per week although more frequent attendance may be required based on business needs) attend sites in London, Cambridge and Harwell to provide face-to-face support to researchersWorking with legal and patent subcontractors to resolve IP and commercialisation casesGathering data and providing analysis to support development of simple business cases for IP commercialisationFacilitate and deliver core training for researchers on IP and CommercialisationWorking with internal and external legal advice to review collaboration agreement issuesEnsure appropriate management of IP for specific cases, working with patent agents when appropriateSupporting other team members with technology transfer activitiesSupport, as required, promotion of industrial partnershipsSupport, as required, management of the reagents portfolioSupport, as required, provision of entrepreneurial trainingSupport, as required, due diligence review of applications to funding schemes for IP and commercialisation related issuesSupport, as required, researcher applications to other funders for the IP and commercial sections

Qualifications

Required CriteriaDegree (BSc, MSc or PhD) qualified in life sciencesSignificant 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 messages

Desired 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 checks

Additional Information

Compensation, Benefits and Working Arrangements:Salary:

£48,600 paLocation:

Victoria, London / Hybrid working modelContract Type:

Full Time,12 month, FTC (maternity cover)Working 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 LoanPlease note:

This is a hybrid, office-based role with an expectation for all employees to attend our Victoria, London office, typically one day every week. This requirement may increase in line with business needs. The role will also require occasional travel to customer sites in Cambridge, London, and Oxfordshire.

Application

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 ''Required Criteria'' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the LGC Group.

Inclusion and Diversity

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 .....