Responsible for the identification, protection, development and commercialisation of intellectual property and R&D sourced from research institutions worldwide. The position involves liaising with researchers to identify novel technologies, undertaking patent and commercial searches, managing the patent process, formulating commercialisation and marketing strategies, negotiation of licence and other agreements, and management of alliances within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.… Show more Responsible for the identification, protection, development and commercialisation of intellectual property and R&D sourced from research institutions worldwide. The position involves liaising with researchers to identify novel technologies, undertaking patent and commercial searches, managing the patent process, formulating commercialisation and marketing strategies, negotiation of licence and other agreements, and management of alliances within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Coordinate, chair and manage specialist team within Business Management Group responsible for the approval, development and commercialisation strategies for the company’s current and future portfolio of biological therapeutics. Show less

Managed Diagnostic and Research Tools business: hybridomas; antibodies; cell lines; transgenic mice; platform technology; plasmids; vectors. All "materials" based intellectual property licensing for Cancer Research UK funded research.

Part of a unit focussed on strengthening the UK’s position within the international education and training community to ensure opportunities are realised. Responsibilities included delivery of a global education and training information service (market intelligence reports, website, eNewsletter).