Job Description

Help shape partnerships that translate Oxford's world-leading medical research into real-world impact.

Oxford's Medical Sciences Division (MSD) is a global leader in health research and innovation. We are seeking a proactive and collaborative

Business Partnerships Manager

to join our Business Partnerships Office (BPO).

The BPO connects Oxford's research strengths with industry, government, and healthcare partners, building and managing collaborations that accelerate innovation, attract investment, and deliver benefits for patients, healthcare systems, and society.

In this role, you will:

Identify and develop new opportunities for collaboration across the life sciences, biotech, pharma, and healthcare sectors

Manage a portfolio of existing partnerships, ensuring they deliver long-term value for Oxford and our partners

Build strong networks with researchers, clinicians, funders, and external stakeholders

Support divisional initiatives, strategic funding bids, and thematic programmes requiring business engagement

Represent Oxford at external events, conferences, and networking activities


We're looking for someone with a strong scientific background, proven experience in partnership development or business engagement, and the ability to build trust with stakeholders at every level. You'll combine commercial awareness with excellent communication skills and the confidence to navigate complex academic-industry collaborations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

Join a supportive, ambitious team in a world-class university

Work with high-value partnerships alongside global industry leaders

Shape collaborations that drive biomedical innovation and deliver real societal benefit


Flexible hybrid working with regular team anchor days, some travel, and occasional out-of-hours events.

For an informal chat about this role, contact Maxine Allen, Director of Business Partnerships, maxine.allen@medsci.ox.ac.uk