Technology Transfer Associate

Innovation is the lifeblood of the University of Southampton. Powered by world-class research, we're growing a portfolio of spin-out companies, enabling the development of products and services that benefit people, businesses and the wider economy. Join us as a Technology Transfer Associate and you'll play a pivotal part.
You'll be joining a university that is highly ranked in the UK for consultancy income generated and that has started 80 spinout and start-up companies since 2000. Your work could touch pioneering developments in cancer immunology, respiratory medicine, next generation diagnostics, clean energy and sustainability, marine, photonics and electronics and computer science.
You will:
o Work on a portfolio of commercialisation projects to further increase IP income generated or to commercialise to maximise social good
o Help manage relationships with key academic staff to understand their research expertise and identify new innovation and commercialisation opportunities
o Use your strong organisational and inter-personal skills to succeed in large, collaborative teams.
Previous commercial experience is valuable but not essential. More important is the ability to evaluate the commercial potential of scientific concepts and a sound knowledge of intellectual property issues in a research environment.
We'll also look to you to help build networks with potential industry partners and other external stakeholders, such as research funding agencies & charities, investors and local and central government.
If you have a relevant degree or professional qualification and a keen interest in University commercialisation activity, we'd love to hear from you.
In return, you can look forward to an excellent benefits package and a flexible home/office hybrid model supporting real work/life balance.