Industry Partnership Manager

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Industry Partnership Manager

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Working pattern: Monday – Friday. As this role is stakeholder facing, there will be an expectation to attend the office a minimum of 3 times a week, or more, as required.

Zoom calls with hiring managers to take place w/c 29th September

Interviews will take place w/c 13th October  

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. 

About the role

The institute promotes connections between researchers and disciplines and between academic institutions, healthcare organisations and businesses.  It has a strong national role, training scientists and developing ideas for the public good. 

Crick Innovation and Business has been created to establish an expanded translational and commercial offering from the Crick.

As a key enabler of this aim, the Industry Partnerships team is responsible for creating new opportunities to enhance early development of Crick discoveries and technologies through partnership with companies across the pharma, biotech and technology sectors.

We are looking for an Industry Partnership Manager to join our team.  In this role, you will work with representatives from industry partners across the pharmaceutical, life science and technology sectors to build meaningful, long-term partnerships that drive innovation and impact.

You’ll be responsible for identifying and engaging potential industry collaborators, shaping and nurturing links with Crick researchers, and negotiating collaboration agreements to enable innovative and productive relationships. You will also oversee a portfolio of active partnerships, ensuring smooth coordination and relationship management across various stages of project development.

As an Industry Partnership Manager, you will need to be creative in your approach with a strong scientific background and well-developed understanding of the Life Science sector.

You will be a self-motivated and organised individual, with the ability to readily build relationships and matrix manage stakeholders across diverse scientific projects and stages of project development.

Please see the full job description here.

What you will be doing

As Industry Partnership Manager at the Crick, you will:

• Conduct horizon scanning for and outreach to develop new partnership opportunities closely aligning the needs of Crick scientists with industry partners
• Negotiate collaboration and partnership agreements aligned with the Crick “Discovery Without Boundaries” strategy and the Crick’s translation and commercial activity
• Support the development of applications for external public/ private funding
• Lead on the development of partnership governance, including where appropriate development organisation Joint Steering Committees and Strategic Advisory Boards
• Maintain management support and progress reporting through the partnership life-cycle
• Work with the Crick Innovation and Business team to ensure opportunities for translational impact are maximised, including appropriate management of intellectual property

About you

You will have:

• Undergraduate degree in bioscience or related discipline
• Comprehensive experience developing and delivering partnerships between industry and academic partners in the life science sector, including experience in negotiation of collaboration and licencing agreements
• Demonstrated ability to command the confidence of all those reliant on the effective delivery
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain concepts clearly
• Strong liaison and negotiation skills with the ability to respond appropriately, confidently and sensitively in relation to academic and industry partners
• Strong management skills
• Quantitative skills, with the ability to support financial and commercial evaluations, including financial modelling and scenario development

About Working at the Crick

Our values  

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! 

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [email protected]

Find out more about life at the Crick.

What will you receive?  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

• Health & Well-being: 

• 24/7 GP consultation services. 

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

• Work-Life Balance: 

• Back-up care for dependents. 

• Childcare support allowance. 

• Annual leave purchase options. 
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks: 

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.