At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead industry engagement and develop partnerships for innovative health research.
- Company: NIHR Applied Research Collaboration based at Warneford Hospital.
- Benefits: 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, childcare services, and flexible hybrid work.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate across universities and the NHS.
- Why this job: Shape the future of health research and make impactful connections.
- Qualifications: Degree in business or related field with experience in partnership development.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The post is funded until April 2031 and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. You will lead the development of ARC TV's approach to industry engagement, including market and ecosystem intelligence, partnership development materials and clear routes for external organisations to explore collaboration with the ARC.
You will coordinate high-quality external communications and briefing materials to support industry engagement and partnership development. You will work confidently in a matrix environment, bringing together input from theme leads, partners, host trust teams, University colleagues and wider innovation stakeholders to shape and progress industry-facing opportunities across organisational boundaries.
You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in business, partnership development, innovation, health research administration or a related area. You will have demonstrable experience of developing external partnerships, collaborations or business-facing activity in a complex organisation. You will have strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working across multiple stakeholders such as universities, the NHS, VCSE organisations, business and industry. Understanding of research funding and innovation environments, including NIHR and relevant NHS, university and regional innovation structures is desirable.
Benefits:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis. The minimum on-site time is 3 days/week for a full-time post.
Business Development Manager: NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Thames Valley in Oxford employer: University of Oxford
As a Business Development Manager at the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Thames Valley, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in health research. With an excellent contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave, and a range of family-friendly benefits, this role offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth while working in a flexible hybrid environment at the Warneford Hospital. Join us to make a significant impact in industry engagement and partnership development within a complex and rewarding organisational landscape.
