Job Description
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Job Description
EI Grade 7
£38,692 – £47,471
Edinburgh Innovations (EI)
Full time, 35 Hours per week
The Opportunity:
Are you a motivated, proactive individual with a passion for translating groundbreaking research into real-world impact? Edinburgh Innovations is excited to welcome an Innovation Development Associate to our dynamic team within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. This role offers a unique change to work with leading-edge research and facilitate its translation to impact and commercialisation.
What You’ll Do:
As a key part in our Innovation Development team, you’ll contribute to delivery of the College’s strategy for knowledge exchange and commercialisation (KEC) focussing on industrial engagement and translational awards. You’ll identify synergies between industry needs and academic expertise, driving robust proposals from start to finish. Your work will form a pivotal part of lasting relationships with both companies and academics.
Who you are:
- Educational background: graduate level (minimum) in life science
- Experience: evidence of interest or track record in knowledge exchange, industry experience
- Collaborative spirit: Excellent at working with cross-functional teams and managing client relationships
- IP Knowledge: Strong understanding of the principles of intellectual property protection and exploitation
- Proactive nature: ability to work independently, energetically, flexibly and with a can-do attitude
Why Edinburgh Innovations?
- Dynamic environment: Enjoy an exciting, rewarding and creative workplace
- Reward package: Competitive salary, annual bonus (performance related) and generous leave entitlement (40 days combined annual leave and public holidays)
- Comprehensive benefits: Includes a robust pension scheme, family-friendly initiatives
- Career growth: we support your professional development and celebrate success
Role Profile
Further details can be found via the link below
Application Process:
Submit your CV along with a tailored supporting statement. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contact: Dr Jane Redford for informal enquiries at jane.redford@ei.ed.ac.uk
Important details:
This role is an in-person role and will involve attendance during business hours at various College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and University locations.
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 23 June
Proof of right to work in the UK is required at interview and as part of the application process. Applicants must hold the existing right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.
