Supporting line manager, the IP Manager and Technology Transfer Managers by carrying 15 % out triage of new commercialisation requests, providing detailed assessments and analysis of issues and problems, using specialist knowledge to identify and recommend appropriate solutions. Review third party licence terms and to provide advice to academic staff and other Professional Services staff in order to ensure an understanding of obligations. To liaise with Academic and Enterprise Unit staff, and Faculty Finance staff on 10 % commercialisation deals and enterprise contract matters and to ensure that all matters dealt with by RIS follow the correct procedures for sign off. Work with the Technology Transfer and Impact Management Team to develop guidance to 10 % the broader RIS, academic and research community on the process for commercialisation of intellectual property and for undertaking enterprise activities. Supporting them on the development and implementation of best practice and smooth processes to maintain a high level of service for the University. Maintaining and updating associated information and guidance on the Researcher Portal and any external web pages. Keep abreast of intellectual property, commercialisation and contracts issues to ensure up 5 % to date knowledge for the proper performance of the role. Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. Internal and external relationships Other members of the department/University staff. External customers Funders Relevant suppliers and external contacts Special Requirements PERSON SPECIFICATION How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed Qualifications, Good first degree or equivalent in Legal qualification Application & knowledge and law, intellectual property or business Interview Experience of working in Higher experience management, or significant relevant Education Institution, non-profit experience research or NHS Research & Good knowledge and recent Development Department experience of contract review, environment or equivalent drafting and negotiation and of Commercial experience in a intellectual property issues relating corporate environment or able to to commercialisation of research demonstrate excellent business Proven understanding of a broad acumen range of scientific concepts in order
Supporting line manager, the IP Manager and Technology Transfer Managers by carrying out triage of new commercialisation requests, providing detailed assessments and analysis of issues and problems, using specialist knowledge to identify and recommend appropriate solutions. Review third party licence terms and to provide advice to academic staff and other Professional Services staff in order to ensure an understanding of obligations. 15 % To liaise with Academic and Enterprise Unit staff, and Faculty Finance staff on commercialisation deals and enterprise contract matters and to ensure that all matters dealt with by RIS follow the correct procedures for sign off. 10 % Work with the Technology Transfer and Impact Management Team to develop guidance to the broader RIS, academic and research community on the process for commercialisation of intellectual property and for undertaking enterprise activities. Supporting them on the development and implementation of best practice and smooth processes to maintain a high level of service for the University. Maintaining and updating associated information and guidance on the Researcher Portal and any external web pages. 10 % Keep abreast of intellectual property, commercialisation and contracts issues to ensure up to date knowledge for the proper performance of the role. 5 % Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. Internal and external relationships Other members of the department/University staff. External customers Funders Relevant suppliers and external contacts Special Requirements PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience Good first degree or equivalent in law, intellectual property or business management, or significant relevant experience Good knowledge and recent experience of contract review, drafting and negotiation and of intellectual property issues relating to commercialisation of research Proven understanding of a broad range of scientific concepts in order Legal qualification Experience of working in Higher Education Institution, non-profit research or NHS Research & Development Department environment or equivalent Commercial experience in a corporate environment or able to demonstrate excellent business acumen Application & Interview
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