"Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Manager"

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

Background

The Intellectual Property & Commercialisation team within Research & Innovation Services drives commercial impact from City St George's research. This part-time role (0.5 FTE) provides business partnering services, identifying, protecting, and commercialising novel ideas and inventions. Reporting to the Head of IP & Commercialisation, you'll manage aspects of the University's IP portfolio, negotiate commercial agreements, and ensure effective risk management in IP commercialisation activities.

Responsibilities

Key duties include managing relationships with patent agents, negotiating licensing agreements and spin-out contracts with industry partners, and coordinating with internal teams including Research & Innovation Contracts and General Counsel. You'll seek external funding for IP development, advise on IP provisions in research contracts, proactively support spin-out companies, and raise awareness of IP matters through academic engagement.

Person Specification

We seek a candidate with a postgraduate degree and professional training in business or legal issues (M.Sc. in Intellectual Property Law or equivalent preferred). Significant experience in technology transfer or business development, preferably in a university or technology-based company, is essential. You'll demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, negotiation and commercial awareness skills, with the ability to operate effectively at the academic-commercial interface and manage complex, varied projects independently while working collaboratively within a team.

Additional Information

Closing date for application: 01 February 2026 at 11:59pm.

The selection process will involve an interview.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.