Innovation Manager

3 weeks ago


Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom The James Hutton Institute Full time

About the Role:

The James Hutton Institute is seeking an experienced Innovation Manager to play a key role in driving commercial growth and delivering ambitious targets. As a commercial subsidiary of the Institute, James Hutton Ltd is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions and products to serve emerging markets in agriculture and the environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of commercialising academic research, mentoring start-up companies, and developing and implementing portfolio management processes. Experience of working in the agrifood, environmental, or analytical services sectors is highly desirable.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement portfolio management processes to prioritise resources and aid decision-making
  • Responsible for delivering the portfolio management processes, including convening meetings, developing business cases, and reporting to the JHL Board
  • Undertake market research to support business cases and commission third-party research where necessary
  • Liaise with professional advisors, including patent agents, and manage the interface with the Entrepreneur in Residence
  • Attend JHL Senior Management Group meetings and deputise for the Head of JHL at Income Generation Group and other meetings

Requirements:

  • Formal management qualification and degree in a science-related subject, especially biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences
  • Relevant experience commercialising academic research or new product development in a commercial environment, ideally in the agrifood, environmental, or analytical services sectors
  • Experience of portfolio management in a research and development environment and developing and implementing new portfolio management processes
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience of presenting to boards of directors
  • Well-organised and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines, with project management skills and ability to work as part of a team

Benefits:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement, including carry-over and guaranteed time-off for Christmas
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution of 15%
  • Self-managed hours and flexible working options

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