About the Crick

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines, with a culture that supports excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and an open approach that supports researchers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

About the role

The institute promotes connections between researchers and disciplines and between academic institutions, healthcare organisations and businesses. Crick Innovation and Business aims to expand translational and commercial offerings. The Industry Partnerships team creates new opportunities to enhance early development of Crick discoveries and technologies through partnerships with companies across the pharma, biotech and technology sectors. We are looking for an Industry Partnership Manager to join our team. You will work with representatives from industry partners across the pharmaceutical, life science and technology sectors to build meaningful, long-term partnerships that drive innovation and impact. You will identify and engage potential industry collaborators, shape and nurture links with Crick researchers, and negotiate collaboration agreements to enable productive relationships. You will also oversee a portfolio of active partnerships, ensuring smooth coordination across stages of project development. A strong scientific background and understanding of the Life Science sector are needed, with the ability to build relationships and matrix-manage stakeholders across diverse projects.

What you will be doing

• Conduct horizon scanning for and outreach to develop new partnership opportunities closely aligning the needs of Crick scientists with industry partners
• Negotiate collaboration and partnership agreements aligned with the Crick “Discovery Without Boundaries” strategy and the Crick’s translation and commercial activity
• Support the development of applications for external public/private funding
• Lead on the development of partnership governance, including Joint Steering Committees and Strategic Advisory Boards
• Maintain management support and progress reporting through the partnership life-cycle
• Work with the Crick Innovation and Business team to maximise translational impact, including appropriate management of intellectual property

About you

You will have:

• Undergraduate degree in bioscience or related discipline
• Comprehensive experience developing and delivering partnerships between industry and academic partners in the life science sector, including negotiation of collaboration and licensing agreements
• Ability to command the confidence of all those reliant on effective delivery
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and explain concepts clearly
• Strong liaison and negotiation skills with academic and industry partners
• Quantitative skills to support financial and commercial evaluations, including financial modelling

Working pattern and interviews

Working pattern: Monday – Friday. As this role is stakeholder facing, there is an expectation to attend the office a minimum of 3 times a week, or more as required.
Zoom calls with hiring managers to take place w/c 29th September; interviews w/c 13th October.

Benefits and equality

What you will receive:

• Visa sponsorship for the UK
• Generous leave and other benefits including pension (employer contributions up to 16%), 24/7 GP, occupational health, mental health support, eye care vouchers and more
• Work-life balance options, childcare support, annual leave purchase options, and various employee networks
• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces

We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and will make reasonable adjustments if you need them. Meet essential criteria listed within the Role Profile for review. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time due to number of applications.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development, General Business, and Science

Industries

Fundraising, Non-profit Organizations, and Civic and Social Organizations