Quantum Technology Business Development Manager

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time
Job Purpose

As a key member of the University of Glasgow's Quantum Technology team, we are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to lead the development and management of partner relationships with funders, Higher Education Institutions, industry, and other agencies. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering a commercialization strategy, identifying and delivering research and knowledge exchange opportunities between the research and industry, and collaborating in research and development with industry and other partners to commercialize new position navigation and timing systems and technologies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Working with researchers and the project management team, operate with an in-depth technical understanding of all research undertaken within the project portfolio, advising the management board and project management team on technology developments across the quantum landscape.
  2. Responsible for creating an industry and external engagement strategy based on funder, government, and industry intelligence in support of the project's strategic focus areas and responsible for delivering the strategy.
  3. Manage links and engage with the project's initial industrial stakeholders and coordinate activities to realize co-investment as per letters of support.
  4. Build upon an existing core of industry and government partners and personal network to raise additional funding in support of the research and commercialization activities.
  5. Coordinate the management of any flexible funding for the support of external collaborations and/or development of impact and innovation opportunities.
  6. Prepare and deliver both written and oral reports on industrial project outcomes for governance boards and other stakeholders as required.
  7. Seek new opportunities for collaborative initiatives within the national and international quantum technology landscape and coordinate activities to convert into new projects or value-added activities.
  8. Work with the project management team and knowledge transfer/IP&C teams within partner institutes to maximize the economic and societal impact of the National Quantum Technology Programme.
  9. Take a leading sector-wide role in the enhancement of the UK's international profile in line with the DSIT's five critical technologies framework and the UK's National Quantum Strategy plan.
  10. Represent the project management team, including deputizing for the project director and leaders as required.
  11. Work alongside the project manager in the development of a skills agenda for the UK's quantum sector.
  12. Develop and maintain relationships with key professional services staff within the University of Glasgow and other Higher Education Institutions to ensure efficient delivery of project objectives within local HEI processes and procedures, including effective financial management when required.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development, commercialization, and industry engagement, with a deep understanding of the quantum technology landscape. They will have significant experience of developing and implementing strategic external engagement/business development plans, building strong relationships with external partners, and converting these into value-added deliverables. The candidate will also have a proven track record of influencing and negotiating at senior levels in the public and/or private sector towards the successful delivery of organizational objectives.

Terms and Conditions

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with funding for up to 5 years in the first instance. The salary will be Grade 8, £48,350 - £56,021 per annum. The University of Glasgow offers a range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme, 41 days of leave for full-time staff, and a commitment to supporting health and wellbeing.



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