QUBIS is the technology transfer and commercialisation arm of Queen’s University. It has a track-record over four decades in creating disruptive startups, helping commercialise cutting–edge technology from the University’s research-base, and generating investor returns from DeepTech. Notable successes include Kainos, Andor Technology and Fusion Antibodies, all of which have been listed on the London Stock Exchange. As the most active private seed investor in Northern Ireland, 75% of all DeepTech startups in the region in the last five years have originated from QUBIS.
Renowned for its strengths in entrepreneurship and innovation, QUBIS has been consistently ranked number one for investor returns generation, out of 100+ UK universities, in the Octopus Ventures Entrepreneurial Impact Ranking. This report placed QUBIS and Queen’s University ahead of peers such as the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge for converting research investment into investor returns. This success is due in part to its strategic engagement in market-led entrepreneurship activities. This market-led approach has helped to accelerate the efficient and effective translation of scientific discoveries and research into startups and societal impact.
The Spinout Manager is a central part of the high performing QUBIS team. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment with emerging technologies and will play a central part in helping entrepreneurial academics to build new commercial ventures. They will work closely with the Commercial Development and Programmes teams to identify and shape new spinout opportunities from within the QUB Research base. This role involves providing hands-on assistance, advice and guidance to these new ventures from pre incorporation through subsequent growth, and will work closely with both the Director of Innovation/QUBIS CEO and the Head of Spinouts and Investments with a remit to grow both the number and value of companies within the QUBIS portfolio.
The successful candidate must have, and clearly demonstrate on the covering letter accompanying your cv that you have:
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, click on the 'Candidate Information' link below.
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Race) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Anne Dornan at anne@qubis.co.uk.
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