Grade 7 £37,565 - £46,089

Edinburgh Innovations

Full time contract 35 Hours per week

1 post available

We are looking for a Technology Transfer Executive (TTE) will support Technology Transfer Managers (TTMs ) in developing and commercialising University of Edinburgh intellectual property. The role encompasses liaising with clients, potential clients, inventors, business development colleagues, and other technology transfer colleagues in support of intellectual property (IP) disclosures, performance of patent searches, undertaking due diligence, compilation of patentability reports, market analysis, and generally supporting the development of IP through to commercial outcomes such as licensing to third-parties or University spinouts.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The Opportunity:

Edinburgh Innovations seek to appoint a Technology Transfer Executive to join our Technology Transfer team. The role offers the opportunity to enable the utilisation and commercialisation of the exciting and world-leading research arising from across the University. The role provides an excellent development opportunity with the acquisition of skills and knowledge that would be of great value in the successful candidate’s future career.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Keen interest in enabling utilisation and commercialisation of University Research.
• Interest in and knowledge of intellectual property protection (e.g. patents)
• Ability to understand and perform due-diligence on a very wide range of research areas.
• Ability to effectively work on an individual basis and as part of a team.
• Ability to organise own workload and keep full and effective records.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect: (Can be tailored)

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• A competitive reward package with annual bonus reviews based on performance.
• A generous 40 days of combined annual leave and public holidays entitlement.
• A competitive work package including defined contribution pension scheme (currently 4.5% employee and 14% employer contribution rates), family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more.
• Support to nurture your talent and reward success.

About Us

At Edinburgh Innovations, we help commercial organisations to build innovative ideas using the right technologies, expertise, and facilities at the University. For students and staff, we lead the University’s business development activities through industry engagement and translational research, enterprise support and the identification, management, and commercialisation of university intellectual property. We seek opportunities, we build partnerships for mutual benefit, we make the journey easy, and we add value at every stage.

Please apply by submitting a tailored cover letter outlining your suitability with specifics relating to the requirements of the role, and your CV outlining your experience.

Applicants must have the existing and ongoing right to work in the U.K. without restrictions as sponsorship for visas is not provided.

Unfortunately, owing to the high number of applications received, we can only provide feedback to applicants selected for interview.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 10th February 2024

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held week commencing 26th February