This role is an excellent opportunity for a driven ambitious individual to develop their skills and experience as the Innovation Pathway Manager (Ideation) at the Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI). The role holder will become a key connector for research-based innovation, working closely with other stakeholders in the Cambridge NeuroWorks ARIA Activation Partnership.
The partnership comprises a consortium of organisations (Cambridge University Health Partners, several departments of the University of Cambridge, Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge Network, and Vellos). The partners will provide creative talent with access to the expertise and resources needed to progress a new generation of neuro- technologies designed to treat conditions such as depression, dementia, chronic pain, epilepsy and injuries to the nervous system.
The Innovation Pathway Manager (Ideation) will implement, nurture and develop an inclusive neurotechnology community and ensure compliance and smooth operation throughout each phase of the programme. This role directly impacts the development and validation of novel neurotechnology concepts through structured support and access to curated expertise.
The Innovation Pathway Manager will work closely with the "What If" Leads (Milner Institute Directors; Head of Entrepreneurship; COO of Vellos), the Innovation Pathway Manager (Proof of Concept) counterpart role at the Maxwell Centre, and Cambridge NeuroWorks team members. They will plan and support the development of the "What If" ideation and experimental pathway programme, building upon trend scanning, ideation, venture feasibility assessments, planning experimental setups, managing resource allocation, and fosters community engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
The Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) is a purpose-built research institute at the University of Cambridge, with an overarching vision to convert pioneering science into therapies by driving academic-industry partnerships. The MTI is breaking new ground in academic/industry interactions and demonstrates a world-leading model of start-up companies, academics and pharma working side by side at the bench. The MTI environment offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of academia and industry, applying ground-breaking technologies to drug discovery and patient treatment.
The ideal candidate is educated to Masters/PhD level or demonstrate equivalent senior practical experience, relevant to neurosciences / medical sciences / health tech, and has worked in research / entrepreneurial environments. They will possess highly developed organisational and project management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
If you are looking for a challenge and opportunity to develop yourself, your network, the programme and the impact it unlocks, then you will find this role very rewarding.
Fixed term (subject to funding, current end date 30 September 2027)
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Informal enquiries can be directed to Alexandra Huener, Head of Entrepreneurship [email protected].
Please quote reference PR44929 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Further informationMilner Therapeutics Institute, Cambridge
Salary£41,421-£55,295
ReferencePR44929
CategoryAcademic-related
Published7 February 2025
Closing date20 February 2025