Cambridge NeuroWorks Commercialisation & Impact Builder

Cambridge NeuroWorks Commercialisation & Impact Builder with proven ability to work across academic, commercial, and clinical boundaries and a clear passion for translating science into real-world patient benefit and scalable commercial outcomes is required for a well-established company based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. If youve worked as Head of Commercialisation, Venture Builder, Accelerator Program Manager / Director, Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR), Venture Partner, Director of Innovation or a similar role within a life sciences or healthtech, we would like to hear from you. SALARY: 72,000 - 78,000 per annum LOCATION: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract up to 30th Sept 2027 (with potential to extend) WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cambridge NeuroWorks Commercialisation & Impact Builder with proven ability to work across academic, commercial, and clinical boundaries and a clear passion for translating science into real-world patient benefit and scalable commercial outcomes. Working as the Cambridge NeuroWorks Commercialisation & Impact Builder you will work closely with researchers, founders, industry & healthcare stakeholders, and investors to shape and scale breakthrough ideas into investable, impactful ventures. As a Cambridge NeuroWorks Commercialisation & Impact Builder you will bring energy, urgency, and strategic thinking to accelerate the development and adoption of neurotechnology solutions emerging from academia and earlystage innovation. DUTIES Your duties as a Cambridge NeuroWorks Commercialisation & Impact Builder will include: Work with scientific founders to define clear commercialisation strategies, validate markets, and strengthen value propositions Cultivate partnerships with industry, investors, and health system stakeholders to accelerate development and adoption Contribute to the ongoing design and scaling of the wider fellowship and translational programmes across geographies Act as a champion for the neurotechnology field, internally and externally, positioning Identify and support high-potential ventures with mentorship, connections, and commercial insights CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Relevant undergraduate degree in the life sciences or other qualification with an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and training Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject or significant post graduate Experience MBA (desirable) Commercial experience in the healthtech or life sciences industry, ideally with exposure to neurotechnology or adjacent sectors A clear passion for translating science into real-world patient benefit and scalable commercial outcomes Strategic and hands-on: able to set direction and work directly with early-stage Founders Proven ability to work across academic, commercial, and clinical boundaries Experience of working with diverse stakeholders at all levels internally and externally Experience of contracting and budgetary oversight Scientific or technical background relevant to neuroscience, neurotechnology, or digital health Previous leadership in accelerator programmes, translational initiatives, or innovation support roles A track record of entrepreneurship and early-stage venture development. Can work under pressure and to tight timelines Approachable, friendly, helpful and supportive team player Ability to think strategically and work proactively and on own initiative Understanding of the UK and global innovation and healthcare ecosystems A strong network within healthtech, biotech, venture capital, or research institutions Ability to work across a matrix management structure Experience in business development, technology transfer, or venture-building Environments Supportive of the entrepreneurial journey and willing to provide a listening ear Excellent written and oral communication skills and stakeholder engagement skills Use of Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other packages Able to demonstrate our company values (passion, teamwork, customer focus, commercial awareness and continuous improvement) BENEFITS Pension Allowance - a Group Personal Pension Scheme and currently contributes 10.5% of salary subject to a staff contribution of 3% Holiday Entitlement - 25 days p.a. plus bank Holidays and 3 privilege days for Christmas Shutdown Discretional Annual Bonus - Employees may be eligible for a discretional performance related bonus Private Healthcare Employee Wellbeing Service - The scheme offers confidential support, information, expert advice and specialist counselling service to all employees Restaurant Facilities Skills training is encouraged Onsite Accommodation - There are a number of hostels, flats and houses that can be rented Social - Sports & Social Club and onsite Gym Nursery and Holiday Playscheme on site. (Availability of places is dependent on demand) There is free car parking on the Campus (please note that the Campus actively pursues a green transport policy) HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-C13824 Full-Time, Permanent Scientific / Life Science / Healthtech Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-07