The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford tackles humanity’s greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions. Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and AI-driven government innovation, EIT Oxford blends groundbreaking research with practical applications to deliver lasting results.
A cornerstone of EIT Oxford’s mission is its upcoming 300,000-square-foot research facility at the Oxford Science Park, set to open in 2027. This cutting-edge campus will feature advanced labs, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and collaborative spaces to strengthen its partnership with the University of Oxford. It will also host the Ellison Scholars, driving innovation for societal benefit.
The Pathogen Mission highlights EIT’s transformative approach, using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Oracle’s cloud technology to create a global pathogen metagenomics system. This initiative aims to improve diagnostics, provide early epidemic warnings, and guide treatments by profiling antimicrobial resistance. The goal is to deliver certified diagnostic tools for widespread use in labs, hospitals, and public health.
EIT Oxford fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity’s enduring challenges.
EIT is looking for a Business Partnerships Manager to join the Pathogen Programme, and the role involves managing day-to-day engagement across multiple stakeholders, including building key contacts with stakeholder organisations to identify, qualify and progress partnerships in alignment with the programme strategy. The Partnership Manager will oversee the delivery of any agreed work packages, working closely with scientific implementation teams to ensure successful project design and execution. Additionally, they will lead the development of future work package directions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, aligning these with the strategic goals of the Programme.
Key Responsibilities:
* Day-to-day relationship management of strategic Partnerships, whilst ensuring internal stakeholder awareness of key progress.
* Track and measure effectiveness and performance of partnership against agreed Milestones.
* Identify, develop and highlight specific areas for expansion and/or development of strategic partnerships.
* Where Work Packages are underway, lead engagement with partner teams to ensure timely progress and alignment of joint projects.
* Oversee partner contracting needs, working with the legal team to ensure compliance with any relevant local regulatory and legislative requirements.
* Working closely with the EIT Pathogen Programme scientific and partner technical team leads to maintain a robust collaborative approach to achieve the overall long term partnership goals.
* Working with other EIT programmes and cross-cutting functions to identify areas for collaboration and to ensure effective use of shared resources.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Degree in a relevant field such as Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline.
* Experienced managing stakeholder / partner relationships in an industry setting particularly within the fields of pathogen genomics, public health or infectious disease research or diagnoses.
* Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary teams to identify, model and design value-adding partnering proposals to meet strategic goals.
* Relationship management skills and ability to communicate and influence at a senior level within large multi-national organisations.
* Project or programme management skills, with experience overseeing scientific or technical projects.
* Prior experience in data infrastructure development, cloud-based analysis and networking, or data management systems and best practices.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Experience of leading and managing partnerships or projects in a matrixed multi-disciplinary team environment.
* Familiarity with compliance, ethics, and regulatory requirements relevant to infectious diseases clinical research and diagnostics.
* Working knowledge of genomic sequencing technologies, sample preparation methods and analysis tools, related to pathogen genomics.
We offer the following salary and benefits:
* Salary: £80k - £140k (depending on experience)
* Enhanced holiday pay
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance
* Hospital Cash Plan
* Therapy Services
* Perk Box
Why work for EIT:
At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!
Terms of Appointment:
* You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
* You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
* During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
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