Chief IP & Research Contracting, Innovation Governance

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff networks

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced leader to head contracting and intellectual property within Corporate Affairs. The role focuses on enabling world-class research and innovation while safeguarding the Trust's legal and financial interests.

You will advise on research contracts, IP matters, and governance, supporting NIHR partnerships and collaborations with external partners, researchers, and funding bodies.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in research contracting and IP management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's research contracting, IP management, and innovation governance.
• Provide expert guidance on contracts, IP, and collaboration with partners.
• Develop and maintain robust governance frameworks to enable research while protecting Trust interests.

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced leader to head contracting and intellectual property within Corporate Affairs. The role focuses on enabling world-class research and innovation while safeguarding the Trust's legal and financial interests.

You will advise on research contracts, IP matters, and governance, supporting NIHR partnerships and collaborations with external partners, researchers, and funding bodies.