Technology Transfer Manager – Software and ICT
Technology Transfer Group
Permanent
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Isis Innovation Ltd is the highly successful technology transfer company owned by the University of Oxford,
commercialising the research generated by the University. Working with over four thousand of the world’s
brightest minds, Isis helps translate their ideas and expertise into projects that make a tangible difference to
businesses and governments through technology licensing and the formation of spin-out companies.
The Technology Transfer Group has an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join its highly
motivated and successful team in Oxford. We are looking for a Technology Transfer Manager who can focus on
commercialising new software, information and communication technologies developed at the University. The
key responsibilities of the role are:
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Working with and influencing world-leading academics to commercialise new university-developed
software and technologies, predominantly from the fields of engineering, mathematics, statistics,
physical and computer sciences and e-research
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Identifying and executing new commercial strategies for transferring software and related technologies
to industry
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Marketing software and related technologies to potential end-users
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Negotiating appropriate licensing contracts, in conjunction with legal experts
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Managing the formation of a spin-out companies
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Supporting post-deal activity, including renewals to licences.
The successful candidate will have an engineering, computer sciences or mathematics degree or equivalent,
with a PhD desirable but not essential. However, it is essential that they will have a good appreciation of the
development, application and use of software and ICT gained either in a commercial or technical role. With the
ambition to achieve results, along with a commitment to integrity and sound commercial judgement, the
successful candidate will also need to demonstrate proven competence in:
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Grasping technical concepts quickly, and translating these into commercially viable proposals
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Working effectively with key stakeholders, assertively influencing them and where appropriate showing
tenacity and persistence in business development situations
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Deploying excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
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Successfully negotiating commercial contracts with relevant industry sectors, ideally related to the
licensing of software products.
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Working successfully within a close-knit team
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Managing a large and growing portfolio of projects to a successful commercial conclusion
How to apply: If you are interested in applying for this role, please download the application form from the Isis
website (http://isis-innovation.com/about/jobs/) and send together with a copy of your CV and covering letter
to Viv Parry at jobs@isis.ox.ac.uk.
Salary for this role is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of £35,000-£45,000 with the ability
to increase this for the exceptional candidate. The closing date is midday on Wednesday 28th January 2015.
We will be advertising this role internally and externally.
Isis is an Equal Opportunities Employer and accredited with the Investors in People Bronze status.