The University of Warwick are looking for a Director of Warwick Innovations to join the Innovation Group.
As the Director of Warwick Innovations, you will have successfully commercialised research, innovation or technology, most likely as a technical, marketing or product Director in a large organisation. You will be a strong technical manager with excellent communication skills at all levels and have a strong track record of delivering commercial return from negotiating contracts, IP and royalties. Ideally the successful candidate will have also led a spin out, start up or SME, listed as a Director at Companies House, and have experience of research and its translation.
To lead Warwick’s Technology Transfer Office to become a national exemplar of best practice in bringing research developments to market, in order that Warwick’s excellent research makes a meaningful impact in society and on the UK economy. By translating research through negotiating licences, spinning out companies and incubating Warwick’s Innovations.
To inspire, educate and collaborate with University of Warwick employees to develop their capability to grow the volume, value, impact and commercial success of Warwick research and ideas.
Click here to view the recruitment pack.
Closing date for applications: 22nd January 2023
Interview Dates: Thursday 3rd February (first stage: virtual interview) and Friday 17th February (am) (second stage: in person panel interview).
The University of Warwick has appointed SearchHigher as their recruitment partner for this campaign; please apply below by submitting a CV & Cover Letter in Word Document format, or you can also email your documents to enquiries@searchhigher.com. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jayne Reilly on 07823524581.