Head of Innovation Capacity Strengthening

1 month ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Full time

**Reference**:
**NOV20231744**
- Expiry date:
- 07:50, Thu, 14th Dec 2023- Location:
- Liverpool- Salary:
- £59,421.00 - £73,083.00 Per Annum- Benefits:
- 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days- Duration:
- 2 yearsA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Innovation Capacity Strengthening (ICS) to join our team at LSTM.

The FLIGHT Head of ICS) is a strategic leadership role within LSTM, responsible for directing the Research England funded FLIGHT programme.

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise & Innovation (E&I), this position involves managing all facets of the FLIGHT initiative, supervising the team, ensuring KPI achievement, and fostering external collaborations to enhance innovation portfolios, particularly in Low
- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The Head of ICS will pioneer the development of Innovation Capacity Strengthening as a new research focus, driving grant income and publication outputs while supporting broader impact goals.

**Key Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- **
FLIGHT Programme Coordination and Development:
- Coordinate and enhance FLIGHT's training offerings in collaboration with Knowledge Exchange (KE) and Learning & Development (L&D) colleagues.
- Collaborate on Innovation Policy development with KE colleagues.
- Drive E&I capacity strengthening activities, particularly in commercialization and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, in consultation with the Head of E&I.
- Support the delivery of the Enterprise and Innovation strategy aligning with LSTM's broader objectives.
- Representation of E&I unit in relevant committees/steering groups focusing on the innovation agenda.
- Provide intelligence on the innovation landscape to inform LSTM's strategy and research direction.
- **
Innovation Capacity Strengthening:
- Develop and lead the ICS team, directing research processes and external opportunities in alignment with E&I objectives.
- Lead and contribute to grant submissions involving innovation activities and oversee ICS publications to peer-reviewed journals.
- Drive E&I initiatives for LSTM's Global Hubs.
- Efficiently manage the ICS team, fostering valuable prospects and overseeing existing innovation relationships.
- Design and conduct innovation-related training for LSTM staff.
- Develop innovation ecosystems, focusing on LMIC partnerships, aligning with ICS objectives.
- Identify and foster strategic partnership opportunities supporting LSTM's innovation portfolio.
- **
Marketing, Communications, and External Relations:
- Act as a liaison for LSTM's external innovation opportunities, representing LSTM at external events and meetings.
- Support external communication strategies, expanding LSTM's stakeholder network through proactive E&I engagement.
- Offer critical external market intelligence and competitor landscape insights.
- Elevate LSTM's profile to external audiences, promoting its impact and activities.

**Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate**:

- Advanced degree in a relevant field; PhD preferred.
- Extensive experience in leading innovation programs/projects within a research or academic setting.
- Strong track record in grant acquisition, publications, and building successful collaborations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Deep understanding of innovation ecosystems and capacity building, especially in LMIC contexts.
- Experience of tech transfer and Biotech.
- Proven ability to align strategic objectives with broader organizational goals.
- Ability to travel Nationally and internationally to fulfil the requirements of the role.
- Ability to represent LSTM professionally in diverse external settings.

**_(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)_**

**Conclusion:
This role requires a visionary leader capable of driving innovation agendas, fostering collaborations, and advancing LSTM's global impact through strategic program management and capacity strengthening initiatives.

**Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM**

**About LSTM**

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
LSTM Annual Report 2021-2022 | LSTM (lstmed.ac.uk)

**LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.

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