SENIOR COMMERCIALISATION MANAGER / INNOVATION / TECH TRANSFER / IP MANAGEMENT
* Remote-first role (UK) with regular national travel
* Work on early-stage, high-impact technologies with real-world application
* Play a key role in moving innovation from research through to market adoption
* Must be eligible to gain SC Clearance
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a UK-based organisation specialising in the commercial development of advanced technologies emerging from complex research environments. They work closely with technical experts, innovators and external partners to identify market opportunities and create sustainable commercial pathways. Due to growth across their technology portfolio, they are seeking Senior Commercialisation Managers to support this expansion.
THE ROLE
* These roles focus on supporting the commercial journey of novel technologies, from early assessment through to market engagement.
* This role is aimed at experienced professionals who can lead complex technology opportunities end-to-end.
* You will manage portfolios, shape commercial strategies, engage senior stakeholders and provide mentoring and line management to Commercialisation Managers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Evaluating new technologies and identifying viable market opportunities
* Conducting market and competitor analysis
* Developing value propositions, commercial strategies and early business cases
* Supporting licensing activity and new venture creation
* Building strong relationships with technical experts and external partners
* Managing commercial pipelines and maintaining accurate documentation
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
* Proven experience delivering commercial deals, licensing or venture creation
* Strong understanding of IP and commercialisation frameworks
* Experience managing complex technologies or portfolios
* Confident negotiation and senior stakeholder engagement skills
* Experience mentoring or managing colleagues
* Background in investment, early-stage ventures or innovation-led organisations (desirable)
THE BENEFITS
* Competitive salary aligned to experience
* Flexible and remote-friendly working
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Pension scheme with 12.5% employer contributions
* Professional development and training support
* Health, wellbeing and protection benefits
TO BE CONSIDERED
Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via lewis.hayward@searchability.com. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
Commercialisation Manager, Senior Commercialisation Manager, Technology Transfer, Licensing, Venture Creation, Intellectual Property, Market Analysis, Innovation, Business Case Development, NSD