Business Development Executive

4 weeks ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Job Title: Business Development Executive - AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Innovation

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Executive to join our team at the University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing partnership strategies to enhance collaboration and identify new opportunities in the field of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement partnership strategies to enhance collaboration and identify new opportunities in the field of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Innovation
  • Secure research projects for PhD cohort year on year and build on existing relationships with key industry partners
  • Represent the Centre at events and conferences and promote the Centre's activities and achievements
  • Support the development of research commercialisation via licensing and company formation/entrepreneurship

Requirements:

  • Degree or tertiary level qualification in a relevant scientific area or proven career experience in a related field
  • Track record in proactive opportunity generation leading to increased revenue
  • Demonstrable knowledge of research and applications within computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, engineering
  • Business development and/or commercial experience, ideally in both industry and academic organisations in the relevant sectors
  • Experience of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to manage projects and deliver commercial outcomes
  • Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts and managing projects
  • Account and client relationship management experience
  • Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable:

  • PhD qualified in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, or engineering
  • Experience of working in the Higher Education sector and understanding of universities as complex public-sector organisations
  • Experience of working in knowledge exchange and commercialisation
  • Excellent influencing skills and ability to network with both academia and industry
  • Knowledge and experience of intellectual property protection and exploitation

Working Arrangements:

The post-holder will report to the Head of Business Development for the College of Science and Engineering with dotted line responsibility to the CDT Director and will work closely with the CDT Manager. The role will sit within Edinburgh Innovations, the School of Informatics, the Colleges of Science & Engineering and Medicine & Veterinary Medicine.

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