Cambridge Enterprise sits at the heart of one of the world’s leading research ecosystems. As part of the University of Cambridge, we turn academic innovation into real-world impact through licensing, partnerships, spinouts and investment.

We support academics, researchers, staff and students in translating their ideas into practice, helping innovators, experts and entrepreneurs use commercial pathways to develop their work for the benefit of society, the economy, themselves and the University.

This is a senior, hands on role sitting at the point where life sciences research becomes commercial reality. The focus is straightforward: take strong university life sciences technologies and move them into the world through licensing, partnerships or spinout creation.

A portfolio of live cases comes with the role. Each one sits at a different stage, from early disclosure and opportunity shaping through to deal negotiation and post‑deal management. The work involves setting strategy, assessing commercial potential, and deciding how and when each case should progress.

This is a role with real ownership. Responsibility sits with case direction, commercial decisions and outcomes, working closely with academics, investors and industry partners. The work is fast moving and varied, focused on judgement and delivery rather than support activity.

Alongside casework, up to 40 percent of the role is focused on life sciences outreach across the University. This includes shaping and delivering activities that raise awareness of Cambridge Enterprise, building stronger engagement with researchers, and encouraging earlier, higher quality disclosures and commercial conversations.

Without this role, promising life sciences research would move more slowly or struggle to reach the right partners. This role helps keep that pipeline active, visible and moving forward.