Business Development Manager x2

We have a vacancy for a Business Development Manager to lead the commercial and strategic exploitation of Physical Sciences and / or Chemical Engineering including intellectual property and research expertise developed at the University of Warwick. The postholder will manage a defined portfolio of technologies and relationships, driving both commercial income and measurable societal and economic impact. This will be achieved through proactive engagement with academics and external partners, the creation of high-quality licensing and spinout opportunities, and the delivery of successful deals that advance the University's innovation and enterprise objectives.

The role combines deep understanding of research and innovation with strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Success will be evaluated through annual performance objectives aligned to the University's knowledge exchange, income generation, and impact goals.

A successful candidate will be an experienced professional with a proven ability to translate research and innovation into commercial success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in negotiating and delivering licensing agreements, spinout creation, or similar technology transfer activities.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify and develop high-value opportunities that generate income and deliver measurable societal and economic impact.

Relationship Management: Skilled in building and maintaining productive relationships with academic researchers, industry partners, and stakeholders.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to evaluate complex technologies and markets to inform decision-making and deal structuring.

Communication and Influence: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage at senior levels internally and externally.

Knowledge of IP and Innovation: Familiarity with intellectual property management, research commercialisation processes, and the UK innovation ecosystem.

Drive and Resilience: Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

A background in technology transfer, business development, or a related field within higher education or industry would be highly advantageous.

Warwick Innovations is the technology and knowledge transfer office for the University of Warwick. Under new leadership, we are experiencing exciting change and growth, and are looking for exceptional innovation managers to help us transform the innovation productivity from world-leading Warwick research. We are enabling research impact at pace and are building a powerful ecosystem to support our research community.

Benefits include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. A generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy and onsite childcare facilities are offered. Flexible working options are available. The University is a Living Wage employer.