Business Development Manager x2
Date: 3 Nov 2026
Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL
Company: University of Warwick
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Job Title: Business Development Manager x2 Reference: 515 Department: Innovation - Warwick Innovations Contract Type: Indefinite Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE) Closing Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026, 11:59PM (UK) Full time Salary Range: £59,390.00 - £68,817.00 per annum |
About the Role
We have a vacancy for a Business Development Manager to lead the commercial and strategic exploitation of Physical Sciences and / or Chemical Engineering including intellectual property and research expertise developed at the University of Warwick. The postholder will manage a defined portfolio of technologies and relationships, driving both commercial income and measurable societal and economic impact. This will be achieved through proactive engagement with academics and external partners, the creation of high-quality licensing and spinout opportunities, and the delivery of successful deals that advance the University’s innovation and enterprise objectives.
The role combines deep understanding of research and innovation with strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Success will be evaluated through annual performance objectives aligned to the University’s knowledge exchange, income generation, and impact goals.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).
About You
A successful candidate will be an experienced professional with a proven ability to translate research and innovation into commercial success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in negotiating and delivering licensing agreements, spinout creation, or similar technology transfer activities.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify and develop high-value opportunities that generate income and deliver measurable societal and economic impact.
- Relationship Management: Skilled in building and maintaining productive relationships with academic researchers, industry partners, and stakeholders.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to evaluate complex technologies and markets to inform decision-making and deal structuring.
- Communication and Influence: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage at senior levels internally and externally.
- Knowledge of IP and Innovation: Familiarity with intellectual property management, research commercialisation processes, and the UK innovation ecosystem.
- Drive and Resilience: Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
A background in technology transfer, business development, or a related field within higher education or industry would be highly advantageous.
About the Department
Warwick Innovations is the technology and knowledge transfer office for the University of Warwick. Under new leadership, we are experiencing exciting change and growth, and are looking for exceptional innovation managers to help us transform the innovation productivity from world-leading Warwick research. We are enabling research impact at pace and are building a powerful ecosystem to support our research community.
How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date and time stated.
We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.
Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
The interview date is to be confirmed.
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We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here. We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer. If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process. Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here. The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award. Further information on all of the University's Awards and Accreditations can be found here. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
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