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LGC Ltd ( is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors.

LGC's Grant Management Group (GMG) works with UK government departments and arm's length bodies to support medical and health research across the UK. Our activities include funding call management, contract management and Intellectual Property management. We work with senior level stakeholders in academia, the NHS, government and industry to promote improvements in medical and health care in the UK and overseas.

As part of our expanding services to government customers, LGC is expanding its expertise in technology transfer. We are looking for individuals with experience of technology transfer, intellectual property management and commercialisation of research in the medical, health and life science sectors.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To work closely with researchers and officials to ensure effective and efficient identification, management and commercialisation of intellectual property assets.

Key ActivitiesnManage an assigned portfolio of complex IP and commercialisation cases to deliver high quality outcomes in agreed timelinesnRegularly (at least once per week although more frequent attendance may be required based on business needs) attend sites in London, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Salisbury, Swindon and Harwell to provide face-to-face support to researchersnManaging external Law Firms and Patent Attorneys to resolve complex IP and commercialisation casesnDeveloping business cases for IP commercialisation including, but not limited to spinout company formation or sale and licensing of technologies and IP assetsnBusiness case development and negotiation including detailed analysis of the potential market, expected revenue streams and commercialisation strategynLeading negotiations with inventors, potential licensees and investors to agree terms that ensure MRC has a robust position and financial rewardnFacilitate and deliver training for MRC staff on IP and CommercialisationnManaging internal and external legal advice to review and resolve contractual and collaboration agreement issuesnWorking with patent attorneys to ensue appropriate management of IP for specific casesnSupporting other team members with complex technology transfer activitiesnSupport, as required, promotion of industrial partnerships, management of the MRC reagents portfolio and provision of entrepreneurial trainingnPerform due diligence review of applications to funding schemes for IP and commercialisation related issuesnLead support of MRC researcher applications to other funders for the IP and commercial sectionsnLine management of up to two people as requirednQualifications

Required CriterianDegree (BSc, MSc or PhD) qualified in life sciences with an additional qualification in business or law (advantageous) or comparable experiencenSignificant experience of working in a technology transfer role to commercialise complex IP and patent portfoliosnExperience of commercialisation of intellectual property in the medical and life sciences areanSignificant experience of negotiating commercialisation licences and spin out creation with a wide range of end usersnExperience of working with industry, researchers and government to identify mutually beneficial outcomes for commercialisation of IPnAbility to communicate complex information regarding intellectual property and commercialisation to a range of audiences using appropriate style and format of messagesnDesired CriterianExperience of a customer facing service role with a wide range of active projects at any one timenExperience of working with external legal counsel and patent agents to resolve issues and ensure effective protection of IP assetsnExperience of delivering IP related training to scientistsnExperience of reviewing research funding applications and performing due diligence checksnExperience of line managing one or two direct reportsnAdditional Information

Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:nSalary:

£58,000 panLocation:

Victoria, London / Hybrid working modelnContract Type:

Full Time, PermanentnWorking Hours:

7.5 hours per daynAnnual Leave:

25 days, plus UK public holidaysnEmployee Benefits Include:nAnnual bonus, subject to company performancenEnhanced Contributory Pension SchemenLife Insurance CovernBenenden Healthcare MembershipnTraining and Development OpportunitiesnSeason Ticket LoannThis is a Victoria, London, office based, hybrid role, with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of one day a week, four days a month, and may increase, subject to team requirements. There will be a requirement to attend stakeholder sites in Cambridge and Harlow.

ApplicationnIf you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Essential Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with NIHR.

NB: Closing date for applications is 5pm on the 29th August, interviews to be held remotely from 8th September.

Our Commitment to Equality and DiversitynLGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.n#J-18808-Ljbffrn