Innovation Lead

We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Innovation Lead, Commercial and Partnerships to lead our OLS commissioned Innovation Exchange programme and drive our commercial and strategic growth agenda. You will be responsible for shaping and executing high impact partnerships between the NHS, academia, and industry, supporting the adoption of evidence-based innovation, and developing new business opportunities aligned with ICHP’s mission and commercial strategy.
21 August (13:30-14:15)
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The description of the role is generic, without reference to specific projects or programmes, which will change over time. Postholders will be assigned to specific projects and programmes during the year, in line with the objectives and development plan agree each year; and based in part (not exclusively) on the skills centre to which the post is designated. Postholders will be expected to work in project-based ‘matrix’ teams, working with colleagues drawn from across the organisation. And, commensurate with the seniority of the role, postholders will be expected to act as designated senior leads for one or more matrix projects, with a responsibility to lead across the whole project team, coordinating inputs from colleagues with different specialist inputs to secure delivery of work that meets the client need.
Join Imperial College Health Partners as an Innovation Lead and contribute to delivering on our mission to improve population health in North West London
About Imperial College Health Partners (ICHP)
ICHP is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving population health through innovation and partnership.
As the Health Innovation Network (HIN) for North West London (NW London) and the innovation arm of the NHS in NW London, ICHP has been commissioned to facilitate the coordination and collaboration of a new Mission-led model, focusing on priorities that align with the wider NW London strategy These priorities are known as the NW London Missions
NW London Research and Innovation missions
1. Optimising care of long-term conditions (starting with CVD)
2. Enabling care at home
3. Supporting children and young people's mental health.
Through our missions, we drive collaboration across the NHS, industry and academia, to accelerate the uptake of innovations that improve population health.
Our portfolio includes nationally commissioned innovation programmes, such as the Office of Life Sciences Innovation Exchange as well as strategic support to regional ICSs, providers, and innovators.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Programme Leadership
- Lead delivery of OLS commissioned Innovation Exchange activity, ensuring alignment with health system need.
- Shape strategic direction and growth of our innovation ecosystem workstreams, ensuring high-quality delivery and robust stakeholder engagement.

Partnerships Management
Build and maintain trusted relationships with relevant stakeholders including NHS, academia, SMEs, life sciences companies, VCs.
Connect innovators to NHS demand; broker collaborations that enable adoption and spread of impactful innovation.
Support SMEs and commercial innovators to navigate NHS systems, health economics, and real-world validation.’
Innovation Adoption & Scale
Support NHS partners in selecting, implementing and evaluating high-impact innovations, focusing on scalable, evidence based solutions.
Work across ICHP’s missions and ICS priorities to embed innovation.
Commercial & Business Development
Identify and develop new business opportunities securing contracts and strategic partnerships with NHS organisations and industry.
Develop commercially viable offerings and support the design of new products and services that support ICHP and system priorities.
Lead bids, tenders, and funding proposals, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.