Strategic Industry Liaison & Prosperity Partnership Manager

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit invites applications for an Executive Manager responsible for strategic oversight of industry engagement, partnership management, and coordinating the MRC Prosperity Partnership across multiple partners.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in biological sciences, possess strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, oversee ITTP PhD training, and contribute to the UK-wide toxicology training strategy.

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences with a strong understanding of toxicology and medicines safety.
• Experience coordinating multi-partner industry-academic collaborations.
• Proven track record in project management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of industry engagement and partnership management.
• Lead coordination of the multi-partner MRC Prosperity Partnership across work packages.
• Provide strategic oversight during transition to the centre for Safety Science.
• Manage the Integrative Toxicology Training Partnership (ITTP) PhD programme and contribute to UK-wide training strategy.
• Support industry engagement to maximise impact of cutting-edge research.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Industry engagement

Education

PhD in biological sciences

Job description

The University of Cambridge Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit invites applications for an Executive Manager responsible for strategic oversight of industry engagement, partnership management, and coordinating the MRC Prosperity Partnership across multiple partners.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in biological sciences, possess strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, oversee ITTP PhD training, and contribute to the UK-wide toxicology training strategy.