Biologics Translational Innovation Manager

Lstmed; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Liverpool is seeking a Biologics Translational Innovation Manager to spearhead the BRITE project, focusing on advancing local and international biologics innovations. This role involves collaboration with academia and industry partners, promoting the commercialization of cutting-edge health technologies. Join an esteemed institution committed to impactful research and community health in the tropics.

Benefits

Generous occupational pension schemes

Employee assistance program for well-being

Affiliated, discounted staff membership to sports center

High street discounts and cashback offers

30 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in biologics or pharmaceutical development.
• Strong background in project management and commercialization.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, development, and commercialization of biologics research assets.
• Manage intellectual property strategies and commercialisation strategies.
• Support delivery against BRITE's programme objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Commercialisation Strategy

Intellectual Property Management

Collaboration

Biologics Knowledge

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

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Biologics Translational Innovation Manager

Reference: JUN20251336

Expiry date: 22:59, Sun, 29th Jun 2025

Location: Liverpool

Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days

Duration: Fixed-term contract until 30th June 2028

The Biologics Regional Innovation and Technology Ecosystem (BRITE) Project

This 3-year initiative, funded by Research England, represents a major regional initiative focused on establishing a robust biologics innovation ecosystem across the Liverpool City Region and the Northern Powerhouse. With a focus on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and complex medicines, the project will strengthen collaboration between leading academic institutions and industry partners, accelerating the development and commercialisation of biologics-based health technologies.

About the role

As the Biologics Translational Innovation Manager, you will lead the identification, development, and commercialisation of biologics research assets and translational projects emerging from the BRITE programme.

You’ll work closely with academic teams, external partners, and key stakeholders to develop and implement effective commercialisation strategies, manage intellectual property strategies, and help bring LSTM-led biologics innovations to market or wider adoption by both public and private sector partners.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a flagship regional initiative with national and international relevance in biologics innovation, particularly in the fields of monoclonal antibodies and advanced. You’ll also play an important role in embedding a culture of enterprise, innovation, and translational research practice across LSTM, supporting delivery against BRITE’s programme objectives and impact goals.

(To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached.)

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
• High street discounts and cashback offers
• Government-backed cycle to work scheme
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Application process:

To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies