Deputy Head of Licensing - Oxford, United Kingdom - ADLIB

ADLIB

Verified Company

Oxford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you passionate about creating global impact from world leading University research?

Would you like to lead a team of outstanding people who help bring Oxford ideas to life?
Do you have a technical or commercial background in any of the Physical Sciences?

In an era of dramatic change, Universities are increasingly being called upon to help solve some of the world's biggest problems.

Oxford University Innovation (OUI) undertake a wide variety of activities to unlock the potential of Oxford research.

From managingintellectual property (IP) and building new companies to social enterprise and student entrepreneurship, innovation is the magic behind the scenes that turns ideas from Oxford University into real world impact.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Deputy Head of Licensing & Ventures to manage and coach an exceptional team, helping them to achieve ambitious business objectives and turning some of the world's most exciting technology into commercialreality.

The role will report into the Head of Licensing & Ventures (Physical Sciences) and collaborate with a wide range of world-leading academics from the Mathematics, Physical and Life Sciences Division to commercialise their research.

The position of the Deputy Head of Licensing & Ventures will be responsible for:

Delivering commercial and impact goals for the business unit
Supporting their team to manage a large and diverse portfolio of IP and spinout projects
Managing key relationships between OUI and the University, with specific responsibility for the Department of Chemistry
Mentoring their team to ensure they are highly motivated and developing professionally
Working with the Head of Licensing and Ventures to shape technology transfer strategy at Oxford
Leading and coaching highly capable professionals in a highperformance team
Cooperating effectively with key stakeholders, building trust to influence them and where appropriate showing tenacity in business development situations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Successfully negotiating contracts with relevant industry sectors
Managing a portfolio of complex projects to successful outcomes

How to apply
The closing date is midday on Monday 16th January.