Technology Transfer Manager

2 weeks ago


Twickenham Greater London, United Kingdom NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Full time

Are you a Technology Transfer professional looking to help transform research into tangible real-world improvements in health care?

We need a dynamic individual to become a Technology Transfer Manager in our team at the NIHR Central Commissioning Facility.

As part of the NIHR, we commission and oversee world-class research that transforms people’s lives, promotes economic growth and advances science.

Job Purpose

The NIHR Intellectual Property Unit provides the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) with expert advice and support on all NIHR related intellectual property, contractual and commercial issues.

The Technology Transfer Manager will work across the NIHR portfolio to ensure that NIHR funded intellectual property is identified, managed and translated by researchers to produce impactful outcomes that improve the quality, capacity and capability of health care in the UK and overseas.

The Technology Transfer Manager will work on projects that will improve the NIHR’s IP management processes and its integration into the wider UK health research funding ecosystem. Another aspect of the role will be supporting resolution of due diligence, monitoring and commercialisation issues that require analysis of technical, contractual, stakeholder and commercial factors.

We are particularly looking for individuals with experience of IP and commercial issues associated with at least one of:

  • Technology licensing and commercial negotiation from universities or the NHS
  • Medical device and diagnostic development
  • Artificial Intelligence/” big data”
  • Overseas development funding, including “global health” initiatives

Role Responsibilities

  • Working with the Assistant Director - IP and Commercial
  • Manage the NIHR IP Unit’s routine processes
  • Manage the NIHR IP Unit’s training calendar
  • Supporting NIHR staff members to resolve IP-related queries
  • Manage a portfolio of routine commercialisation cases on behalf of DHSC
  • Providing IP training to NIHR programme managers
  • Ensure that a consistent approach to IP management is used across the NIHR
  • To co-ordinate legal advice for DHSC on all issues relating to research funding
  • To represent NIHR on monitoring and audit committees
  • Support for CCF and NIHR colleagues in the area of commercial processes, IP management

Qualifications & Experience

  • A degree in a relevant subject (a relevant professional qualification would be desirable)
  • Detailed knowledge of life science research
  • Knowledge of intellectual property management
  • Knowledge of the regulatory framework for intellectual property management
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis, including return on investment models
  • An ability to draft informative documents for senior level decision makers
  • Experience of project management
  • An understanding of technology transfer licensing arrangements

Salary & Benefits

  • £45,700 to £53,500 PA
  • Bonus - subject to company performance
  • 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
  • Enhanced contributory pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Benenden Healthcare
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Laptop, IT equipment and remote IT support

This is an office based, home working (hybrid) role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, which might increase, subject to team requirements.

To Apply

If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, (with the cover letter attached in the same document), outlining your suitability for the role and highlighting your experience against the required criteria.


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