Business Development Manager External Innovation
Business Development Manager External Innovation
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4000 professionals 0 days wasted 1 incredible purpose. Together we will beat cancer.
Business Development Manager (External Innovation Cancer Tools)
plus benefits
Reports to: Business Development Manager
Directorate: Research & Innovation
Contract: 12 month fixedterm contract
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford London Officebased with high flexibility 12 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 1 May 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact oras soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: Screening call followed by competency based interview
At Cancer Research UK we exist to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UK are looking for a Business Development Manager with a life science background to join our Cancer Tools department
About the team
is the worlds largest nonprofit technology transfer organisation dedicated exclusively to research reagents. It forms part of Cancer Research UK the worlds largest independent cancer research funder providing in excess of 350M grant funding annually. is part of Cancer Research UKs Commercial Partnerships team (formerly Cancer Research Technology) where it has partnered with and commercialises the research reagents of more than 180 universities technology transfer offices and research organisations worldwide.
What will you be doing
As a Business Development Manager (BDM) in the External Innovation (ExI) team youll join the commercialisation/translation interface between scientific innovation in the research tool space and industry. You will be expected to manage the inlicensing activities and account management for a defined region. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build relationships with the academic community in your region and proactively build opportunities for inlicensing of cuttingedge research tools.
Key duties include:
Identification due diligence evaluation and inlicensing of life science reagents and research tool opportunities principally from CRUKfunded sources and other selected partners.
Undertaking routine contract negotiation and management for your accounts in liaison with senior members of the Business Development team and Legal colleagues as required.
Maintaining a portfolio of accounts within a specific region and other territories as required by organisational needs.
Developing and maintaining a broad range of external relationships (universities companies scientists etc) within your region.
Working with internal and external stakeholders in your region to achieve/exceed your annual KPIs through existing partners and new business development.
Daytoday management of up to one BDA including daytoday training so they become proficient at their roles career development appraisals and performance management.
Inputting into the continuous improvement of the ExI function with specific focus on improving new tool acquisition and onboarding efficiency.
Taking a role in promoting CancerTools to external parties through a variety of channels including visits presentations marketing events and participation at meetings and conferences as necessary.
What skills are we looking for
Must have significant and demonstrable experience of in licensing whilst working in atechnology transfer environment drawn from either industry academic or nonprofit organisation.
BSc (or equivalent work & industry experience)in a Life Science or other relevant discipline ideally oncology or technologyrelated. An MSc or PhD would be considered beneficial.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships and effectively manage stakeholders with experience of networking and attending scientific conferences.
Demonstrable track record of success in the development and commercialisation of life science technology ideally in the research tool space.
Experience of and the ability to negotiate licensing and revenue sharing agreements with minimal oversight.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and can rapidly grasp technical scientific and data driven concepts.
Good scientific judgement and project management skills combined with operational delivery.
Capable leader of people and teams who creates clarity and purpose of task alongside strong organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities to deadlines and can work independently and as an effective team player when required.
*Please note that there is an element of travel both national and international involved in this role.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold:Act with ambition courage and determination
Credible:Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together:Act inclusively and collaboratively
Were looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If youre interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience wed still love to hear from you.
What will I gain
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and highquality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your worklife balance take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.
How do I apply
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we wont be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong benefits from and participates in the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently underrepresented.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact or 0as soon as possible.
Unfortunately we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18 so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
Employment Type
Full-Time
