Business Development Manager

The Institute Of Cancer Research; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institute in London is hiring a Business Development Manager to support research commercialization and funding. Key responsibilities include managing IP, negotiating contracts, and strategic project engagement. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or MBA and experience in business development. The role fosters a collaborative environment and offers competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive, collaborative environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and pension

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or technology transfer.
• Direct experience of negotiating and closing deals with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess commercially viable research.
• Protect IP and manage confidentiality agreements.
• Draft and negotiate licensing and collaboration contracts.
• Support translational funding applications.
• Drive spinout opportunity management.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD or MBA in a relevant field

Job description

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Key Information

Salary: £61,275 - £74,175

Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Sutton/Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working.

Closing Date: October 31, 2025

Job Details

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join The Institute of Cancer Research's (ICR's) Business and Innovation Office and contribute to support a portfolio of academics by protecting and commercialising their research, supporting them in securing translational funding and to highlight to them the benefits of working with industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in strategic project evaluation, stakeholder engagement, IP protection, commercial deal-making (collaborations and licensing), and translational funding support.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess commercially viable research
• Protect IP and manage confidentiality agreements
• Draft and negotiate licensing and collaboration contracts
• Support translational funding applications
• Drive spinout opportunity management

About You

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented team player.

• PhD, MBA or equivalent in a relevant field
• Experience in business development or technology transfer
• Direct experience of negotiating and closing deals with external partners
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

What We Offer

• Supportive, collaborative environment
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive salary and pension

Department/Directorate Information

The Business and Innovation Office drives commercialisation and strategic partnerships to maximise patient benefit.

For more details, please refer to the job pack. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr. Amritha Nair via Email on [email address removed for privacy].

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back - if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.