Business Development Manager
Reference: NOV20240071
Expiry date: 23:59, Mon, 6th Jan 2025
Location: Liverpool
Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days
Duration: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2028
Full time position, 4 year fixed-term contract until 31st December 2028
Liverpool, hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week on site)
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for research and teaching in tropical diseases. For over 125 years, we are proud to have contributed to improving global health by researching diseases that primarily affect developing countries.
The Enterprise and Innovation (E&I) unit at LSTM has seen exponential growth in activity, with its primary aim being to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and deployed applications for public health. The E&I unit plays a pivotal role in supporting research commercialisation and fostering strategic partnerships.
The Business Development Manager will contribute to the Research England funded ‘Expanding Excellence in England (E3)’ programme. The role will focus on building the Centre for Drugs and Diagnostics (CDD) activities by supporting emerging themes such as experimental medicine and AI/machine learning technologies.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Extensive scoping of potential external partners to develop new business prospects.
2. Maintaining and expanding the LSTM network of external stakeholders through proactive business development and networking.
3. Shape, influence and develop the innovation offering of LSTM.
4. Lead in assessing the appropriate route to commercialisation for LSTM projects.
5. Accountable for tracking and maintaining records of business engagement through LSTM’s CRM system.
6. Attend relevant external meetings and lead LSTM events.
7. Stay abreast of competitor activity and market trends.
8. Support publication and communication plans for LSTM project activity.
9. Liaise with LSTM academics to filter and qualify new partner opportunities.
The successful candidate will bring:
1. Educated to degree level in life sciences, a medical field or business.
2. A good understanding of the Biotechnology industry product development pathway.
3. Previous experience of business development with a track record of meeting targets.
4. Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
5. Previous experience of developing, implementing and monitoring projects for external partners.
6. Experience of tech transfer, biotech or a similar environment.
7. Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with high level executives.
A PhD in a relevant field would also be advantageous, along with previous experience of working within academia but this is not essential.
Additional benefits of joining LSTM:
1. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days.
2. Generous occupational pension schemes.
3. Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre.
4. Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being.
5. High street discounts and cashback offers.
6. Government-backed cycle to work scheme.
7. Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies.
Application process:
To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.
Due to the volume of applications, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
About LSTM
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases.
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