Biologics Translational Innovation Manager

Lstmed; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Biologics Translational Innovation Manager based in Liverpool to spearhead their three-year initiative focusing on biologics innovation. The role encompasses leading the development of research assets, fostering collaboration across academia and industry, and driving the commercialisation of health technologies. This position promises a unique opportunity to impact biologics research significantly while offering competitive benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

30 Days holiday + Bank Holidays

Generous occupational pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts and cashback offers

Government-backed cycle to work scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing translational projects related to biologics.
• Strong background in monoclonal antibodies and complex medicines.
• Proven track record in developing commercialisation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and development of biologics research assets.
• Collaborate with academic teams and stakeholders to implement strategies.
• Manage intellectual property and help bring innovations to market.

Skills

Collaboration

Innovation

Commercialisation

Intellectual Property Management

Education

Relevant degree in biomedical sciences or related 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