Rosalind Franklin Institute
Senior Business Engagement Manager (10415)
Didcot OX11 0FA
Key information
- Pay
- From £50,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 23 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Nov 2026
About this role
The Senior Business Engagement Manager will play a leading role in developing and managing Franklin's portfolio of industrial relationships, partnerships and commercial opportunities.
Working closely with Challenge Leaders, and senior researchers, the postholder will identify opportunities to connect the Franklin's world-class science and technology capabilities with external organisations across sectors including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health technology, advanced engineering, instrumentation, AI, data science and related industries.
The role combines strategic relationship management, business development, partnership creation and support for commercialisation activities. The successful candidate will work with researchers and external partners to develop collaborative projects, translational programmes, licensing opportunities and pathways to impact.
The postholder will also contribute to developing a culture of engagement and translation across the Institute by providing training, guidance and practical support to researchers and professional services colleagues.