Business Manager - Physical Sciences & Engineering

UCL Business Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related pay scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension scheme

Job summary

A leading university commercialisation company in London is seeking a Business Manager to focus on technology transfer and commercialisation projects in Physical Sciences & Engineering. The role involves collaboration with academic staff and the development of innovative technologies impacting society. The ideal candidate will have a first degree in a relevant discipline and experience in technology commercialisation, offering a competitive salary of £49,000 to £60,000 and significant benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum a first degree in engineering or physical science.
• Experience in technology commercialisation.
• Strong understanding of AI or robotics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop commercialisation projects.
• Work collaboratively with academic staff and investors.
• Support technology transfer and commercialisation initiatives.

Skills

Technology commercialisation

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

First degree in engineering or physical science

Job description

Business Manager - Physical Sciences & Engineering

Business Manager - Physical Sciences & Engineering

This range is provided by UCL Business Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Head of Science, Engineering & Innovation at ADLIB - B Corp Certified*Leading Commercialisation, TTO and Start-up recruiter*

• Join one of the UK's most successful Technology Transfer organisations.
• Aid the development of exciting innovation within Physical Sciences & Engineering.
• UCLB’s track record of success includes over £1.5bn raised in investment for UCL spinouts.

About the opportunity:

UCL Business 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 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 AI, Robotics, Computer Science 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 AI, robotics or Computer Science component and be able to demonstrate experience and success in technology commercialisation. Previous university technology transfer experience would be helpful, but is not essential.
• An entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, having worked within start-up environments or advised on product development and/or growth strategies.
• 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.

What you'll get in return for your talents:

A competitive salary of £49,000 to £60,000 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 us!

What's next?

Our recruitment partner Roy Bennett at ADLIB Recruitment is handling this vacancy you can apply to this advert, or contact him directly if you have any queries - [e-mail] (Please note Roy is on annual leave from Monday 18th July, returning on Thursday 28th July, he will answer all enquiries on his return).

The closing date is Monday 1st September for applications.

UCL Business is an equal opportunities employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science, Engineering, and Research

• Industries

  Research Services and Business Consulting and Services

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