Business Manager - Physical Sciences & Engineering

UCL Ventures; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Pension up to 16%

31 days + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

UCL Ventures Ltd, a university tech transfer specialist, seeks a Business Manager to lead identification, development and commercialisation of early-stage Quantum and Photonic technologies across Engineering, Maths and Physical Sciences. You’ll work with academic staff, investors and industry to realise value for UCL and its partners.

Applicants should hold a first degree in engineering or physical science, with strong negotiation and communication skills, and experience in technology transfer

Qualifications

• First degree in engineering or physical science-related discipline with strong Physics or Electrical/Electronic components.
• Proven ability to identify and develop early-stage technology commercialisation projects.
• Experience in technology transfer or working with startups is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and assist in commercialisation of a portfolio of projects from across faculties.
• Collaborate with academic staff, investors, industry and other professionals to realise value.
• Navigate multiple paths for commercialisation in Quantum and Photonic Technologies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Tech transfer experience

Startup experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physical Science

Job description

• Aid the development of world-class Quantum and Photonic innovation.
• A proven track record of success with over £4.5bn capital raised since 2016.

About the opportunity

UCL Ventures Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of University College London (UCL), has been successfully generating substantive income and impact for UCL and its partner hospitals for 30 years through the commercialisation of novel research.

To support an increasing pipeline of opportunities arising from the UCL research base, we are seeking to recruit a high-quality candidate to the role of Business Manager/Senior Business Manager in the Physical Science & Engineering (PS&E) team.

What you'll be doing

The individual we are seeking will work on the identification, development and commercialisation of a portfolio of projects arising from across the Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Science with a focus on Quantum and Photonic Technologies and related disciplines. This role within a leading university research commercialisation company provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with the academic staff of a globally rated Top 10 University, investors, industry and other professionals.

If you are looking to make a difference by driving forward world-changing technologies and innovations that can have a real and positive impact on people and planet, then this may be the role for you.

What experience you'll need

• You will have at minimum a first degree or equivalent in an engineering or physical science-related discipline, with a strong Physics or Electrical and Electronic component and be able to demonstrate experience and success in technology commercialisation. Previous university technology transfer experience would be helpful but is not essential.
• The highly varied nature of the role and navigation of the many potential paths for commercialisation, best suits a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, who has the negotiation, communication and organisational skills necessary to identify and develop early-stage technology commercialisation projects.
• Additionally, having worked within start-up environments or advised on product development and/or growth strategies would also be beneficial.

What you'll get in return for your talents

A competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, the company offers a performance related pay scheme of up to 10% of salary, generous holiday allowance (31 days & 8 Bank holidays), flexible and hybrid working (2 days in the Central London office per week, 3 days WFH), private healthcare as well as a defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% contribution from UCL Ventures.

What's next

Our recruitment partner Roy Bennett at ADLIB Recruitment is handling this vacancy, you can apply to this advert or contact [e-mail] if you would like any more information.