"Research Commercialisation Manager"

Research Commercialisation Manager

At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG), we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Overview of Role

We are seeking a Research Commercialisation Manager to join Professor Dame Molly Stevens’s team at the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. You will help translate biomedical innovations into commercial impact, working across science, business, and strategy.

The Stevens Group, based in DPAG and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, leads interdisciplinary research in regenerative medicine, biosensing, and therapeutics. Learn more at www.stevensgroup.org.

This post is available from October 2025 for 18 months; part-time appointments may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Support IP protection and commercialisation, including patent searches, invention disclosures, and market landscaping
• Lead funding proposals to industry, VCs, charities, and grant bodies
• Coordinate internal translational funding programmes
• Manage administrative activities and small-scale project oversight

Selection Criteria

• PhD/DPhil or equivalent experience in bionanoscience or related field
• Experience in grant writing and managing complex research projects
• Skilled in IP assessment, patent searches, and business case development
• Strong understanding of collaborative scientific planning and critique

What we offer:

Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 28th August.

Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 8th September, and will be held on Microsoft Teams.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.