Business Development Manager (Data & AI)

Cancer Research UK; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research Horizons in Stratford, London, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive partnerships and commercialisation of CRH technologies within the Data & AI team. The role focuses on developing multi-omic datasets and engaging with industry partners to maximise insights from CRUK data.

Reporting to the Business Development Executive, you will evaluate opportunities, negotiate licenses, and support the delivery of CRUK's Data Science strategy, while benefiting from a generous

Qualifications

• Significant and material business development and commercialisation experience drawn from working in relevant industry, academic or non-profit roles.
• Strong interest in, and good understanding of the steps required to translate scientific innovation into commercial products.
• Experience of deal negotiation together with broad ranging business development and technology transfer skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate opportunities with commercial potential through analysis of technology application areas, market size, competition and market need.
• Lead and support marketing and commercialisation activities as appropriate for projects in the portfolio.
• Proactively and competently promote CRT and its activities and technologies to external parties through a variety of channels including visits, presentations, marketing events and participation at meetings and conferences.
• Negotiate licences, collaborations and other commercial agreements.
• Keep appraised of industry and institutional trends and developments to aid judgement and to keep others informed.
• Support CP management to deliver wider strategic objectives.

Skills

Business development

Commercialisation

Industry partnerships

Strategic thinking

Technical literacy

Education

BSc Life Science

Job description

Business Development Manager (Data & AI)

Salary: £50,000-£59,000 plus benefits

Reports to: Business Development Executive

Directorate: Research & Innovation

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026

Recruitment process: Two stage interview process: 30-minute initial interview followed by a further 1-hour competency-based interview with a presentation task.

Interview date: Screening calls to take place approximately w/c 9th November

About Cancer Research Horizons

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Cancer Research Horizons (CRH) have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our team in Stratford. The Business Development team act as CRH's primary interface with industry and is responsible for marketing of CRH's technologies and capabilities. The BD team is itself split into specialised groups focused on particular technology types with this role sitting in the Data & AI team. This team is responsible for the identification, protection and commercialisation of data and software arising from CRUK funded research as well as facilitating interactions between the CRUK network and techbio companies.

This role will work closely with other members of Cancer Research Horizons to drive the development of a portfolio of commercially available multi-omic datasets and lead on engaging with industry partners to maximise the insights and impact from CRUK generated data. The postholder will also collaborate with colleagues in CRUK's Research and Innovation teams to support the finalisation, delivery and implementation of CRUK's new Data Science strategy, that could revolutionise the way that CRUK enables data reuse.

You'll act as a key point of contact for techbio companies, exploring and facilitating collaborations that leverage the capabilities of these companies with the resources and expertise present in the CRUK network.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate opportunities with commercial potential through analysis of technology application areas, market size, competition and market need.
• Lead and support marketing and commercialisation activities as appropriate for projects in the portfolio.
• Proactively and competently promote CRT and its activities and technologies to external parties through a variety of channels including visits, presentations, marketing events and participation at meetings and conferences.
• Negotiate licences, collaborations and other commercial agreements.
• Keep appraised of industry and institutional trends and developments to aid judgement and to keep others informed.
• Support CP management to deliver wider strategic objectives.

Requirements

• BSc (or equivalent work & industry experience) in a Life Science discipline, ideally oncology or technology related.
• Significant and material business development and commercialisation experience drawn from working in relevant industry, academic or non-profit roles.
• Strong interest in, and good understanding of the steps required to translate scientific innovation into commercial products.
• Experience of deal negotiation together with broad ranging business development and technology transfer skills.
• Broad knowledge and awareness of drug/technology discovery and development (preferably within the oncology sector).
• Ability to grasp and report varied technical concepts quickly, and design, develop and critique sound business strategies based on scientific, commercial and financial analysis.

Values

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

We're 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.

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 high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

Equal Opportunity

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. 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.

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.

About the Organisation

We're the world's leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research. We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people's day-to-day lives through our research, influence and information. We are beating cancer - step by step, day by day. Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments. Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like-minded experts.