Duties and Responsibilities

The TRO Business and Innovation Group (BIG) have an exciting opportunity for a Grade 9, Senior Business and Innovation Manager, to join our growing team and drive the expansion of a unique advisory proposition aligned to the needs and aspirations of our academic community, associated NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) and corporate partners.

Our team enhance the translation of biomedical research at UCL by cultivating high impact partnerships and supporting strategic collaborations between our academics and businesses in the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector.

Increasingly, opportunities to maximise health data assets for AI development and wider emerging technical applications are becoming a key focus within the community we serve. The candidate will bring with them a broad understanding and experience in the utility of Data Science and AI application towards healthcare reform. Working closely with multiple stakeholders, including patient-centred organisations, the individual will be responsible for driving a strategic approach to realise the impact of a coordinated set of AI and Data initiatives across the university and our partner hospitals.

Duration of this role is a full-time role, funded for two years in the first instance.

Key Requirements

A successful offer holder for this position will be an innovative thinker with a strong demonstrable track record within relevant Industry, ideally with a focus around data/AI. Well-developed leadership, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Further Details

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

To apply for the vacancy please click on the Apply Now button below.

For informal discussion, please contact Basma Jeelani, Head, TRO Business & Innovation Group (e: b.jeelani@ucl.ac.uk).

For queries about the application process, please contact the OVPH recruitment team via email (maplehouse1a-reception@ucl.ac.uk).

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We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

Closing Date

28 Feb 2021

Latest time for the submission of applications

23:59

Interview date

Interviews will take place between 15 – 26 March 2021

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.

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