Business Development Manager NIHR Exeter BRC Industry Engagement

7 days ago


Exeter, United Kingdom University of Exeter Full time

The University of Exeter is seeking a Business Development Manager- NIHR Exeter BRC Industry Engagement in the Health and Life Sciences Sector Team. This is a full-time post and is available immediately on a fixed-term contract basis until 31 March 2028.

Exeter Innovation (EI) is the professional team that supports and drives the University to engage with external stakeholders to deliver impactful and meaningful research that makes a difference in the real-world. 

The National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Exeter Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is the first of its kind in the South West Peninsula. As a partnership between the University and the Royal Devon University Hospital Foundation Trust, and in collaboration with NHS organisations, the NIHR Exeter BRC translates scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for patients. The NIHR Exeter BRC represents a £15MM investment from the NIHR and aims to help the partners run more clinical trials to get effective treatments into the clinic where they can benefit people and improve diagnoses.

The Business Development Manager – Health and Life Sciences NIHR Exeter BRC Industry Engagement role leads on the development of collaborations with industry, organisations and government partners. The post holder will support the delivery of the NIHR Exeter BRC industry strategy to engage with external organisations to drive income generation and spinout opportunities.  They will work closely with the Business Engagement and Innovation (BE&I) NIHR BRC team including the Associate Director for BE&I, the Professors in Practice (PiPs) and Experts in Residence (XiRs).

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role

For further information, please contact Hannah Williams, Head of Health and Life sciences, email h.williams7@exeter.ac.uk  

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

The starting salary will be from £41,732 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.



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