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Career opportunities at the University of Manchester Innovation Factory

Director of Portfolio | University of Manchester Innovation Factory

Based in Manchester with hybrid working, this full-time permanent role with the University of Manchester Innovation Factory leads strategic investor partnerships and manages the University’s portfolio of spinouts and IP assets. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director will shape organisational strategy, support founders, and drive innovation impact. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

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Director of Business Development | University of Manchester Innovation Factory

Based in Manchester with hybrid working, this full-time permanent role with the University of Manchester Innovation Factory leads early-stage commercial development, licensing, and investment activities for the University’s IP portfolio. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director will shape strategy, support spinout creation, and drive global innovation impact. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

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To apply for a vacancy, please complete the Application Form at the link and attach your supporting documents. If you have any issues, please contact the Talent team at talent@uominnovationfactory.com.

Opportunities to contribute to early stage business ventures

Are you an expert or a professional with experience in scientific, engineering, or MedTech/Pharma companies? Do you have a proven track record of leadership in a commercial role?  We are dedicated to helping UoM’s spinouts attract the best and most experienced talent.

We invite you to submit your CV to be considered for future opportunities with our innovative new spinout companies. With your permission, we will keep your CV ready for the next opening in one of our spinouts which may interest you.

Help us build a community of talented individuals ready to drive innovation forward. Submit your CV today to talent@uominnovationfactory.com and be part of the future of Manchester’s innovative spinouts.  

Sharing Global Best Practice on Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Technology transfer professionals from across the world recently came together under the TenU banner to discuss how universities can best cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset.

Innovation Sprint - Connecting Mentors and Mentees with the Northern Triangle Mentor Network

The Innovation Sprint - curated by Northern Triangle Mentor Network - brought together academic innovators, mentors and commercialisation experts for a high-energy day of idea-sharing and honest commercial insight.

Innovation Factory welcomes Professor John Holden to its Board

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory is pleased to announce that Professor John Holden, recently appointed Vice-President for Civic Engagement and Innovation at The University of Manchester, has joined its Board.

Spinout, Complement Therapeutics, Advances Gene Therapy into US Clinical Trial

Complement Therapeutics GmbH (CTx), a University of Manchester Innovation Factory spinout and biotechnology company developing next-generation therapeutics for complement-mediated diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for CTx001, the company’s lead gene therapy candidate.