Partnerships Manager – Health and Medical Sciences
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This role is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. As Partnership Manager, you will work with academics to drive engagement with existing and prospective strategic partners directly aligned with the Faculty's research strengths. Your focus will be on building strong relationships, translating these into long‑term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
As the ‘route in’ for prospective partners, you will be responsible for understanding internal stakeholders (academic priorities, research questions, networks and appetite to engage) and be outward‑facing, with market and sector awareness – to proactively identify and broker new collaborations. You will signpost opportunities to colleagues and cross‑sell, working collaboratively across the organisation and in line with Surrey’s research priorities, with clear targets to increase industrial income.
About You
* Degree in a health or medical sciences discipline or substantial vocational and relevant industry facing experience.
* Demonstrated management ability in an appropriate professional or specialist area, or success in a similar or related role.
* Strong awareness of business trends and emerging technologies/services in the health and medical sciences sector and practice a key account management approach.
* Strong communicator, relationship builder, with experience of executive board level relationship management.
* Organisational skills, commercial acumen, track record of securing industry funding and network of contacts.
* Leadership skills, ability to think on your feet in a fast‑paced environment.
What We Can Offer
In addition to salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays, a generous pension, access to world‑class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family‑friendly benefits including an excellent on‑site nursery.
How To Apply
To apply, please upload your CV and a cover letter via the University website. You will also be asked to address some brief questions to help us assess your suitability for the position. For an informal chat, please contact Ivelina Yonova (Faculty Research & Innovation Manager) at i.yonova@surrey.ac.uk.
EEO Statement
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
Base Pay Range
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life‑changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve – shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.
Other Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Higher Education
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