The Opportunity
- Causality in Healthcare AI with real data, focused on the development of new AI technologies and their application to health.
On behalf of the CHAI Hub, the and are seeking a Business Development Executive join their expanding team. The focus of this role is the development of opportunities for CHAI and the relevant partners/stakeholders to enhance, influence and adopt the next generation of AI Healthcare advances.
About CHAI
As one of nine EPSRC funded AI Hubs, the University of Edinburgh is leading this national Hub for the development of new AI technologies and their application to health. The Hub is led by Edinburgh with additional leads in London (Kings College, Imperial, UCL), Exeter and Manchester.
The Hub will:
1. Build a comprehensive AI platform specifically to address unique research and technical challenges in healthcare.
2. Foster an ecosystem for the co-creation, development, evaluation, and translation of next-gen AI solutions.
3. Facilitate the adoption of Causal AI in healthcare, by promoting innovation and commercialisation.
4. Cultivate new skills and equip thought leaders through workshops and training initiatives
5. Ensure that societal and ethical considerations, including patient and public involvement are prioritised.
Role Focus
The CHAI BDE is expected to be visible, have an passion for engagement and above all, driven to see the Hubs research aspirations become a reality. Below are some of the core focus areas of the role.
6. Hub Innovation: Find research opportunities, conduct market research, and develop partnership proposals in focus areas.
7. Hub Industry Engagement: Drive research collaborations and contracts, secure research awards (focusing on AI for healthcare), and manage key industry partnerships.
8. Hub Outreach & Promotion: Represent the Hub at events and conferences, develop an engagement plan to maximize outreach.
9. Hub Commercialization: Support development and delivery of a commercialisation strategy for the Hub.
Role Description:
Further details can be accessed via the Job Description link below
Requirements:
10. Proven business development and commercial experience, ideally in both industry and academic organisations in the sciences sector
11. Experience of working with companies on Research & Development, knowledge exchange and/or commercialisation
12. Able to develop, maintain and grow influential relationships with key stakeholders
13. Experience of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to manage projects and deliver commercial outcomes
14. Experience or good degree in a relevant scientific area
15. Strong interpersonal skills; good communicator with excellent verbal and written communication
Working Dynamic
The post-holder will report to the Bayes Centre Business Development Manager with dotted line responsibility to the Hub Director and work closely with the Hub Manager. The role will benefit from support from EI, as well as wider University of Edinburgh including the School of Engineering, and academic leads in other UK HE institutions.
Benefits