Business Development Lead

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive strategic partnerships and innovation impact across the academic and public sectors!

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with academic teams to understand and support translational research.
• Identify and develop new business prospects and external partnerships.
• Maintain and grow existing business development relationships.
• Support commercialisation and partnership negotiations.
• Design and deliver training on business development and innovation for academic staff.
• Represent the university at innovation and commercialisation events.
• Promote the institution’s research and innovation profile externally.

Person Specification:

• PhD in Health/Life Sciences or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong track record in business development and academic-industry collaboration.
• Experience in public health/life sciences product development.
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.

Location: University-based, London

Contract Length: 3–6 Months

Rate: Equivalent to £50,000–£55,000 per annum (daily rate)

The role aims to boost engagement with industry and innovation partners through impactful cross-sector collaboration.

If you’re interested, apply now or get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the education and innovation space.