Job Purpose
To provide specialist, professional advice, leadership and support to academic staff, working in the field of physical sciences, specifically quantum, photonics and semiconductor research, in relation to the protection and exploitation of intellectual property arising from their university activities in line with the University’s Innovation Strategy.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage a large and complex portfolio of innovation projects from initial idea disclosure evaluation through to conclusion of a commercialisation outcome e.g. license, spin-out.
2. Determine the scope and lead the delivery of the required IP and commercial due diligence in relation to invention disclosures from academic staff. Based upon due diligence, prepare written, evidence-based recommendations on the commercial (or impact) opportunity.
3. Manage the cost-effective use of university patent agents and lawyers in delivery of diligence and project outcomes.
4. Source external advice, subject to budget availability, through engagement of consultants, specialists and commercial champions to complete diligence and/or project outcomes.
5. Build and maintain effective working relationships with academic staff through the provision of specialist commercialisation expertise and support to deliver diligence and/or project outcomes.
6. Develop/agree with academic staff exploitation plans for innovations which have been successful through internal due diligence; Lead, support and manage the delivery of the commercial plans within agreed timescales.
7. Develop, design and deliver necessary marketing materials and identify and build relationships with relevant public and/or private sector organisations necessary to deliver due diligence and/or commercial outcomes.
8. As appropriate, for commercialisation plans, identify and support the preparation of applications for translational grant funding e.g. Scottish Enterprise High Growth Spin-Out Fund; Innovate ICURE; UKRI IAA Funds; Innovate UK.
9. Lead, with support from University’s external lawyers and internal contracts team (as appropriate), the negotiation of commercial terms and other agreements in relation to commercialisation projects either licensing, collaboration or company formation agreements.
10. Organise (as required), prepare and deliver internal and external presentations related to intellectual property and commercialisation topics and the university process/activity in the area.
11. Build and maintain good working relationships with College and University services staff in the shared delivery of the university’s strategy.
12. Build, develop and maintain relationships with key companies, investors and public sector agencies to engage them in the delivery of the university commercialisation activities.
13. Deputising for the Head of IP & Commercialisation as required. Preparing and delivering written and verbal reports for senior management and Colleges within agreed timescales.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
1. A1 Engineering or physical Sciences degree.
2. A2 Authoritative knowledge of intellectual property (specifically working knowledge of patent application process); translational grant funding; company grant funding; open innovation; new business development related to innovation; preparing technical marketing materials.
3. A3 Demonstrate an understanding of academic environment including the complex mix of pressures, constraints, motivations and risk/reward positions of academic staff, Colleges and the Institution.
4. A4 Knowledge of licensing and/or research contract agreement terms related to physical sciences between universities and industry.
5. A5 Knowledge of translational grant funding schemes and supporting the drafting of funding applications.
6. A6 Knowledge of the product design, testing and manufacture.
Desirable:
1. B1 Knowledge and practical experience of brokering engagement with companies and or investors.
Skills
Essential:
1. C1 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. C2 Strong interpersonal skills.
3. C3 Work effectively as part of a team.
4. C4 Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
5. C5 Ability to influence and negotiate both within an organisation and with external parties.
6. C6 Ability to plan and manage own activities and to interact effectively with people at all levels within the University, companies and the public sector.
7. C7 Entrepreneurial attitude with necessary persistence and drive to bring projects to a conclusion.
Experience
Essential:
1. E1 Significant experience working in commercialisation activities in the physical sciences field e.g. engineering, semiconductors, photonic; quantum technologies in industry or a technology transfer office.
2. E2 Demonstrable experience in the commercial evaluation of life science research generated innovation and the development/execution of commercial exploitation plans.
3. E3 Demonstrable experience of preparing applications and securing translational grant funding e.g. Scottish Enterprise HGSP; Innovate ICURE, Scottish Enterprise SMART; Innovate UK etc in relation to the de-risking of physical science innovations for commercial exploitation.
4. E4 Demonstrable experience of brokering engagement with potential licensees or investors with regard to the commercial exploitation of early-stage physical science innovations.
5. E5 Experienced in building personal credibility and trust within teams in relation to a specific activity or project.
6. E6 Demonstrable experience in intellectual property management specifically with regard to the filing of patents and their prosecution.
7. E7 Demonstrable experience engaging in and leading the negotiation of license terms between university and industry partners and/or investors in relation to investment in spin-out ventures.
Desirable:
1. F1 Experience of preparing marketing materials for brokering engagement with industry with regard to physical science innovation opportunities.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 8, £49,559 - £57,422 per annum.
This post is offered on a full time (35 hours) and open-ended basis.
Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate. This position can accommodate local hybrid working arrangements, to be discussed with the successful applicant.
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
Closing date: 23 April 2025 @ 23.45
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