Technology Transfer Associate - Medical Research

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 an individual with an interest in developing their expertise in technology transfer, intellectual property management and commercialisation of research in the medical, health and life science sectors to be a Technology Transfer Associate in our team. This role is an exciting opportunity to work with world-leading academic researchers and to develop a range of skills that successfully translate research findings into real world products that benefit patients.

Job Description

As part of our expanding services to government customers, LGC is expanding its expertise in technology transfer. We are looking for an individual with an interest in developing their expertise in technology transfer, intellectual property management and commercialisation of research in the medical, health and life science sectors to be a Technology Transfer Associate in our team. This role is an exciting opportunity to work with world-leading academic researchers and to develop a range of skills that successfully translate research findings into real world products that benefit patients.

Job Purpose
To work closely with colleagues, researchers and customers to provide scientific, commercial and regulatory support and analysis for commercialisation of intellectual property assets created by researchers.

Key Activities

• Manage agreed activities as part of wider projects relating to IP management and commercialisation resulting from research institutions
• Regularly (at least once per week although more frequent attendance may be required based on business needs) attend sites in London, Cambridge and Harwell to provide face-to-face support to researchers
• Working with colleagues to engage legal and patent subcontractors to resolve IP and commercialisation cases
• Gathering data and providing detailed analysis to support development of business cases for IP commercialisation
• After being trained as a trainer, deliver core training for staff on IP and commercialisation
• Working with internal and external legal advice to review collaboration agreement issues
• Support identification of IP requiring protection and working with colleagues and external patent agents, when appropriate, to protect IP
• Maintain accurate database records of current IP assets being managed
• Supporting other team members with technology transfer activities
• Support, as required, promotion of industrial partnerships
• Support, as required, management of the reagents portfolio
• Support, as required, provision of entrepreneurial training
• Support, as required, due diligence review of applications to funding schemes for IP and commercialisation related issues
• Support, as required, researcher applications to other funders for the IP and commercial sections

Qualifications

Experience and

Qualifications

Required Criteria

• Degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) qualified in life sciences
• Understanding of intellectual property management processes and ways to protect IP assets
• Ability to communicate information regarding intellectual property and commercialisation to a range of audiences using appropriate style and format of messages
• Experience of working in a technology transfer environment to commercialise life science and health related intellectual property

Desired Criteria

• Some experience of negotiating commercialisation licences
• An understanding of the different priorities of industry, researchers and government when agreeing mutually beneficial outcomes for commercialisation of IP

Additional Information

Salary & Benefits
£40,300 + per year
Bonus - subject to company performance
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance
Benenden Healthcare

Please note: This is a permanent, full time, hybrid role based at our Victoria, London office, with a requirement that employees work on-site at least one day per week.

Application Process
If 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.

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
LGC 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.