Innovation Discovery Manager (Science & Engineering)
University of Manchester
- Manchester
- £45,891 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To engage with inventors and innovators and identify, assess and record innovative opportunities which have commercial potential.
- To educate and explain the advantages of commercialisation to academics.
- Demonstrable experience in the field of Science & Engineering, a focus on Physics, Electronic Engineering or Computer sciences would be preferred
- Curious about new Science and Engineering developments and market-specific trends.
- Considers all facts and thinks broadly about the commercial impact before making decisions
- Understands and keeps up to date with Innovation Factory objectives and performance targets
- Builds strong relationships with inventors and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Respects and works according to the Innovation Factory's company values,
- Higher degree in a Science & Engineering related subject is essential.
- Fantastic market leading pension scheme.
- 22 starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays rising with length of service.
- Additional 4 days' paid closure over the Christmas period.
- Private health care and dental care.
- Great working environment within the University of Manchester campus, with excellent transport links.