Job Description

Drive transformative partnerships at the forefront of biomedical innovation.

The University of Oxford's Medical Sciences Division, one of the world's leading centres for health and biomedical research, is seeking a dynamic and strategic relationship-builder to join its Business Partnerships Office as

Senior Business Partnerships Manager

.

This is a high-profile role at the heart of Oxford's external engagement strategy, shaping impactful partnerships that drive health and biomedical innovation. You will lead the development of major partnerships with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, support emerging multidisciplinary initiatives, and guide researchers in building business collaborations that attract investment and unlock new opportunities. Working alongside world-class research teams and cutting-edge industry partners you will drive the co-development of ambitious projects with real-world impact.

We're looking for an experienced partnerships professional with a scientific background, deep knowledge of the life sciences sector, and a proven record in securing funding and shaping complex, multi-stakeholder collaborations. You'll bring the confidence and credibility to engage senior academic and industry leaders, the leadership to guide teams, and the expertise to navigate contracting and IP to deliver successful partnerships. A degree, preferably at the post-graduate level or equivalent, is also required.

You'll be part of a successful, supportive team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and delivering results. If you enjoy working at the intersection of science, strategy, and external engagement and want to help accelerate the translation of great research into societal benefit this is a fantastic opportunity and we'd love to hear from you.

This role offers flexible hybrid working with regular team anchor days in the office, occasional travel, and some out-of-hours events.

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

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

An excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

A comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Application Process

To apply, please upload the following via our online application system:
A

covering letter/supporting statement

Your

CV

Contact details for

two referees

Closing date for applications:

12 noon, Monday 22 September 2025.

Interviews will take place:

Week commencing 6 October 2025.