Senior Technology Transfer Manager

The LGC Group is looking for a Senior Technology Transfer Manager with experience of technology transfer, intellectual property management and commercialisation of research in the medical, health and life science 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 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 Managing external Law Firms and Patent Attorneys to resolve complex IP and commercialisation casesDeveloping business cases for IP commercialisation including, 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 MRC has a robust position and financial rewardManaging internal and external legal advice to review and resolve contractual and collaboration agreement issuesPerform due diligence review of applications to funding schemes for IP and commercialisation Lead support of MRC researcher applications to other funders for the IP and commercial Qualifications & Experience Required Criteria Degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) qualified in life sciences with an additional qualification in business or law (advantageous) or comparable experienceExperience of working in a technology transfer role to commercialise complex IP and patent portfoliosExperience of commercialisation of intellectual property in medical and life sciences Experience of negotiating commercialisation licences and spin out creation Experience of working with industry, researchers and government to identify mutually beneficial outcomes for commercialisation of IP??????Desired Criteria Experience of a customer facing service role with a wide range of active projects Experience of working with external legal counsel and patent agents Experience of delivering IP related training to scientistsExperience of reviewing research funding applications and performing due diligence checksSalary & Benefits £56,400+ PABonus - subject to company performance25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)Enhanced contributory pension schemeLife InsuranceBenenden HealthcareSeason Ticket LoanLaptop, IT equipment and remote IT supportNB: This is an office based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices in Victoria, London, usually worked as 1 to 2 days per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements.ApplicationIf 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.