Innovation Broker (NWCAM2)

Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation innovante recherche un(e) Innovation Broker pour renforcer la collaboration entre le secteur académique et l'industrie dans les domaines des sciences de la vie et de la santé. Le candidat idéal fournira des stratégies pour la commercialisation de la recherche tout en établissant des partenariats clés à travers des secteurs. Une expérience démontrable en commercialisation d'innovation, ainsi que de solides compétences en communication, sont essentielles pour mener à bien ce rôle essentiel.

Qualifications

• Expérience démontrable en commercialisation de l'innovation et en création de partenariats.
• Compétences en négociation complexes et communication efficace.
• Flexibilité pour voyager au niveau régional.

Responsibilities

• Développer des stratégies pour connecter la recherche académique aux applications industrielles.
• Soutenir la commercialisation de la propriété intellectuelle avec les parties prenantes universitaires.
• Cultiver des partenariats à travers différents secteurs.

Skills

Stratégies de planification

Gestion des parties prenantes

Compétences en présentation de données

Education

Diplôme dans un domaine pertinent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catalyst is seeking an experienced and driven Innovation Broker to join our team and play a key role in fostering collaboration between academia and industry.

As an Innovation Broker, you will be responsible for driving tangible commercial outcomes from academic and industrial partnerships within the regional Health & Life Sciences sector. This includes supporting the commercialization of research and intellectual property to ensure measurable economic impact.

The NWCAM2 project unites the strengths of academic institutions and industry leaders, deploying advanced technologies to empower Health & Life Sciences companies to innovate. Your role will help deliver initiatives that strengthen regional innovation, collaboration, and economic development.

Main Goals:

• Facilitate the commercialization of academic research and industrial collaboration for regional economic impact.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships between academia, industry, and government.
• Drive innovation in sectors such as Health & Life Sciences, RegTech, and Advanced Manufacturing.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies to connect academic research with industrial applications.
• Support IP commercialization with university stakeholders.
• Cultivate partnerships across sectors.
• Align research projects with market needs.
• Lead negotiations on contracts and collaborations.
• Report on key performance indicators to funders.
• Disseminate research findings to maximize impact.

Daily Tasks:

• Analyze markets to identify commercialization opportunities.
• Engage with research and industry partners for projects.
• Create innovation roadmaps for companies.
• Negotiate contracts and manage documentation.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor project progress and address challenges.
• Prepare reports on outcomes and metrics.
• Participate in workshops, events, and meetings.

Requirements include demonstrable experience in innovation commercialization, partnership building, complex negotiations, familiarity with regional innovation, and excellent communication skills. Flexibility to travel regionally is also required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strategic planning and business development skills.
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data presentation tools.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Established industry network.
• Experience in international collaboration.