This fixed-term Programme Manager post runs the DeepTech Catalyst site at STFC's Daresbury Laboratory, part of UK Research and Innovation. The role leads the centre's day-to-day operations and sets and delivers local targets for its biotech and health tech support programmes. What sets it apart is a caseload of more than 20 health and biotech start-ups each year, with one direct report and close work with co-funders. Successful candidates must be on site at least three days a week, and visa sponsorship costs are payable upfront.
What the job involves
- Run day-to-day operations of the DTC site at Daresbury and lead development of new support programmes there
- Agree and deliver site targets, such as start-up intake, graduation rates and case studies
- Build a steady pipeline of applications by finding potential applicants and helping them submit strong bids
- Make sure supported start-ups complete their engagement and use the technical and business support on offer
- Manage operational relationships and reporting with co-funders UKRI-BBSRC and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Build links with North West regional organisations offering business support, funding and investment to start-ups
- Work with STFC and co-funder marketing and comms teams to promote the centre's impact
- Work with STFC cluster development teams to increase support for technology businesses
- Produce timely business, financial and operational reports
- Support the DTC Lead in developing and refreshing the Biotech and Health strategy
- Line manage one direct report
What’s required
Experience
- Experience working with technology-based SMEs and knowledge of what they need to take a product to market
- Business development experience with a proven record of growing and managing a pipeline of opportunities
- Track record of owning and managing projects or programmes to time and on budget
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to evaluate start-up business plans, including team, value proposition, product-market fit and go-to-market approach, and give action-focused feedback
- Good organisational skills, including prioritisation, resource management and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication, networking and presentation skills, able to bridge technical and commercial audiences
Other
- Ability to travel within the UK and abroad
Nice to have
- Experience in business incubation and/or technology transfer
- Experience in the biotech and health tech domains
What’s offered
- 30 days holiday plus 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days
- Flexible working hours
- Defined salary pension scheme
- Public transport links and free parking
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wider rewards listed on the STFC careers site
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Contact Details:
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