Job Description We’re looking for a motivated and dynamic Technology Transfer Associate to join our team—someone who’s passionate about translating cutting-edge research into practical innovations that make a real difference. About the Role: The NIHR Intellectual Property Unit supports the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) with expert guidance on IP, commercial, and contractual matters across the NIHR portfolio. We're seeking a Technology Transfer Associate to help ensure that NIHR-funded intellectual property is effectively identified, managed, and translated into impactful health and care outcomes in the UK and beyond. You’ll support initiatives to enhance IP management and integration across the UK health research ecosystem. The role involves supporting our Technology Transfer Manager in commercialisation cases, resolving complex IP queries, and contributing to strategic process improvements. Job Purpose To work closely with colleagues, researchers and customers to provide scientific, commercial and regulatory support and analysis for commercialisation of intellectual property assets created by researchers. Key Activities Manage agreed activities as part of wider projects relating to IP management and commercialisation resulting from research institutions Regularly (at least once per week although more frequent attendance may be required based on business needs) attend sites in London, Cambridge and Harwell to provide face-to-face support to researchers Working with colleagues to engage legal and patent subcontractors to resolve IP and commercialisation cases Gathering data and providing detailed analysis to support development of business cases for IP commercialisation After being trained as a trainer, deliver core training for staff on IP and commercialisation Working with internal and external legal advice to review collaboration agreement issues Support identification of IP requiring protection and working with colleagues and external patent agents, when appropriate, to protect IP Maintain accurate database records of current IP assets being managed Supporting other team members with technology transfer activities Support, as required, promotion of industrial partnerships Support, as required, management of the reagents portfolio Support, as required, provision of entrepreneurial training Support, as required, due diligence review of applications to funding schemes for IP and commercialisation related issues Support, as required, researcher applications to other funders for the IP and commercial sections