Portfolio and Research Funding Manager - new job in Edinburgh, UK

SRG are working with an established and leading research organisation with expertise in animal health to help them find a Portfolio and Research Funding Manager to join the team in an exciting role.

They are looking for someone with a background in microbiology/ virology/ immunology as well as experience of working in a commercial capacity.

This role is suitable for someone with a strong background and ready to take the next step in their career as well as those with direct experience in a similar role.

The company offer a great work/life balance with enhanced holidays and fantastic pension!

The Role:

• Identify and protect new and existing intellectual property (IP) on an on-going basis and via periodic audits
• Develop and nurture commercial relationships across different areas of the business
• Manage and develop collaborative projects with commercial partners, funding bodies and external stakeholders to support IP and the commercial outputs of the organisation
• Support and deliver initiatives to develop licences, assignments and spin out companies
• Manager and take charge of contract negotiation, drafting and review with external stakeholders and partners

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level in microbiology/ virology/ immunology or a related subject
• Extensive post-grad work experience with the majority of this being within a commercial environment
• Experience of commercial contracts, Intellectual Property (IP) and biological product lifecycles would be beneficial
• Experience of applying for funding in either a commercial or academic setting
• Able to build and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and self-starter attitude

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.