Innovation & Business Development Manager

Found in: beBee S GB - 3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Venn Group are excited to be working with a London based University on great position- Innovation & Business Development Manager, who can support knowledge exchange.

The post holder will be a key member of the Research Office, with a specific focus on supporting the  university’s academic base to translate their research towards impact through engagement with relevant external stakeholders and a programme of capacity strengthening to support these activities.

Job Profile:

  • Delivery of the research programme objectives and outputs, including KPIs
  • Liaison and engagement with innovation and business development managers
  • Proactive engagement with academics to understand the translational research portfolio
  • Develop new business prospects, including extensive scoping of potential new external partners, establishing contact and triaging leads to nurture viable Business Development (BD) opportunities
  • Maintain and grow the existing BD relationships developed at University
  • Build and strengthen new external relationships, identifying and establishing strong networking opportunities with businesses, SMEs, and other relevant stakeholders
  • Support engagement with third parties for initiation and progression of translational partnerships, liaising with relevant academic and professional service teams
  • Develop a system for tracking and maintaining records of innovation and business engagement
  • Proactively maintain awareness of competitor activity and market trends, providing regular intelligence on current landscape
  • Develop and deliver a suite of BD, commercial and innovation training activities for academic colleagues to highlight the benefits of non-academic engagement
  • Represent University at external commercialisation and innovation events and meetings, acting as an ambassador for activity and impact.

Essential Criteria:

  • PhD in Health and Life Sciences or equivalent experience in industry
  • Significant proven ability to develop and maintain relations with existing partners / stakeholders at a senior level and to identify and target new collaborators/ partners
  • Proven track record of influencing and negotiating at senior levels in the public and/or private sector towards the successful delivery of organisational objectives

Desirable Criteria:

  • Commercial experience in the public health/life science industry product development pathway and decision-making
  • Significant experience at the Academic-Industry interface, and understanding of the HE landscape including the Knowledge Exchange Framework, and HEIF allocation

Annual salary equivalent: Grade 6 (£43,947 to £49,908)

Working hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week

Location: London, Hybrid working

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out on the opportunity.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.


  • Innovation & Business Development Manager

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Venn Group are excited to be working with a London based University on great position- Innovation & Business Development Manager, who can support knowledge exchange.The post holder will be a key member of the Research Office, with a specific focus on supporting the university's academic base to translate their research towards impact through engagement with...


  • London, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Venn Group are excited to be working with a London based University on great position- Innovation & Business Development Manager, who can support knowledge exchange. The post holder will be a key member of the Research Office, with a specific focus on supporting the university’s academic base to translate their research towards impact through engagement...


  • London, United Kingdom Arts Marketing Association Full time

    Business Innovation Manager — Orchestras Live Salary: £16,000 per annum (40% of a full-time equivalent salary of £40,000) Contract: Part-Time, Fixed-Term 12 Months Renewable on performance against agreed targets with a prospect for profit share after 12 months. Work Location: London, England Orchestras Live is seeking a Business Innovation Manager to...

  • Commercial Analyst

    Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition. We have a new opportunity for a ...

  • Commercial Analyst

    1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition. We have a new opportunity for a ...

  • Commercial Analyst

    Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition. The size and scale of the challenge...

  • Commercial Analyst

    Found in: Appcast UK C2 - 1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition.The size and scale of the challenge means...

  • Commercial Analyst

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition.The size and scale of the challenge means...

  • Commercial Analyst

    1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition. The size and scale of the challenge...

  • Commercial Analyst

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition.The size and scale of the challenge means...

  • Commercial Analyst

    Found in: Talent UK 2A C2 - 1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition.The size and scale of the challenge means...

  • Commercial Analyst

    Found in: Whatjobs ES C2 - 1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

    Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition. The size and scale of the challenge...


  • London, United Kingdom Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Business Development Executive to join our iGaming and Sportsbook platform team at Gaming Innovation Group targeting primarily the UK, North America and the Nordic region. As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and establishing new business opportunities, building...


  • London, United Kingdom Harrison Holgate Full time

    A leading Lloyd's Market Insurance Company is recruiting for a Product Development Manager to join the Innovation Team, as they accelerate the company's innovation initiatives. Innovation is an important theme within ongoing development and they have met with strong success over the past 2 years. This person will report to the Head of Innovation and will...

  • Client Partner, Amp

    4 days ago


    London, United Kingdom Spotify Full time

    Ad Sales- Sell what you love. For us and millions of users across the globe, that’s Spotify. Join the Sales team and you’ll build the relationships that help grow our business in existing markets and beyond. We don’t just sell creative solutions to our clients and partners, we help to shape them; using our expert knowledge of ad products, sales...

  • Senior Finance

    3 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Results for Development Full time

    Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine...


  • London, United Kingdom Bennett & Game Recruitment Full time

    **Job Profile for Business Development Manager** Bennett and Game are proud to be working with a leading UK and EU same day, next day courier and end to end logistics service provider based in East London. They are seeking a highly results driven individual that has industry knowledge and can confidently understand customer problems and provide effective...

  • Innovation Manager

    3 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom CSR Group Full time

    Innovations Manager Hemel Hempstead , UK £ Competitive Salary + Benefits At this company, we're dedicated to pioneering the future of soft drinks through innovative breakthroughs. As a leading player in the FMCG industry, we continually set high standards and push the boundaries beyond traditional bottling. Our diverse portfolio includes a range of...

  • Innovation Manager

    Found in: Whatjobs ES C2 - 1 week ago


    London, United Kingdom CSR Group Full time

    Innovations ManagerHemel Hempstead , UK£ Competitive Salary + BenefitsAt this company, we're dedicated to pioneering the future of soft drinks through innovative breakthroughs. As a leading player in the FMCG industry, we continually set high standards and push the boundaries beyond traditional bottling. Our diverse portfolio includes a range of renowned...

  • Innovation Manager

    2 days ago


    London, United Kingdom CSR Group Full time

    Innovations Manager Hemel Hempstead , UK £ Competitive Salary + Benefits At this company, we're dedicated to pioneering the future of soft drinks through innovative breakthroughs. As a leading player in the FMCG industry, we continually set high standards and push the boundaries beyond traditional bottling. Our diverse portfolio includes a range of...