Business Partnerships Manager

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK seeks a proactive Business Partnerships Manager to shape collaborations translating medical research into real-world impact. The role involves managing partnerships in life sciences and healthcare sectors while building networks with researchers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong scientific background and partnership development experience, equipped with excellent communication skills. This position promotes flexible hybrid working with team anchor days and requires attendance at some external events.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunity to work with global industry leaders

Supportive and ambitious team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership development or business engagement.
• Ability to build trust with stakeholders at every level.
• Confidence to navigate complex academic-industry collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new opportunities for collaboration across sectors.
• Manage a portfolio of existing partnerships for long-term value.
• Build strong networks with researchers, clinicians, and external stakeholders.
• Support strategic funding bids and thematic programmes.
• Represent Oxford at external events and conferences.

Skills

Strong scientific background

Partnership development experience

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Business Partnerships Manager

Boundary Brook House, Old Road Campus, Oxford

Help shape partnerships that translate Oxford's world-leading medical research into real-world impact.

Oxford's Medical Sciences Division (MSD) is a global leader in health research and innovation. We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Business Partnerships Manager to join our Business Partnerships Office (BPO).

The BPO connects Oxford's research strengths with industry, government, and healthcare partners, building and managing collaborations that accelerate innovation, attract investment, and deliver benefits for patients, healthcare systems, and society.

In this role, you will:

• Identify and develop new opportunities for collaboration across the life sciences, biotech, pharma, and healthcare sectors
• Manage a portfolio of existing partnerships, ensuring they deliver long‑term value for Oxford and our partners
• Build strong networks with researchers, clinicians, funders, and external stakeholders
• Support divisional initiatives, strategic funding bids, and thematic programmes requiring business engagement
• Represent Oxford at external events, conferences, and networking activities

We're looking for someone with a strong scientific background, proven experience in partnership development or business engagement, and the ability to build trust with stakeholders at every level. You'll combine commercial awareness with excellent communication skills and the confidence to navigate complex academic‑industry collaborations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Join a supportive, ambitious team in a world‑class university
• Work with high‑value partnerships alongside global industry leaders
• Shape collaborations that drive biomedical innovation and deliver real societal benefit

Flexible hybrid working with regular team anchor days, some travel, and occasional out‑of‑hours events.

For an informal chat about this role, contact Maxine Allen, Director of Business Partnerships, [e-mail]

Contact Person: Alison Ding
Vacancy ID: 182967

Contact Phone: (not listed)
Closing Date & Time: 20-Jan-2026 12:00

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 8
Contact Email: [e-mail]

Salary (£): £49,119 - £58,265 p.a (pro‑ratio for part time)