Position: Senior Business Development Manager (Full-Time, 4-year fixed term contract) Location: Liverpool (national and international travel required) iiCON, a world-leading centre for infection innovation and R&D, is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join our team. Led by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), iiCON works with industry, academics, and clinicians to support innovation and develop antimicrobial products and treatments that save and improve lives worldwide. Since its establishment in 2020, iiCON has experienced exponential growth, currently maintaining a £250m portfolio. With additional funding secured, we are expanding further, and the Senior Business Development Manager will work alongside iiCON’s CEO, Professor Janet Hemingway, CBE. The main focus of this role is to lead the development of new partnerships while providing expertise and guidance on the best routes to market for our innovative products. This position is specifically focused on the robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence space, necessitating previous hands-on technical experience in this field and a relevant PhD qualification. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and the ability to present projects as attractive business propositions to potential clients and partners, securing investment and funding. Another crucial aspect of the role involves collaborative work to establish and validate the Cat 3 Mobile robotics and AI space for inclusion in the iiCON program. Key Responsibilities: – Develop new business prospects by scoping potential external partners, establishing contact, and nurturing viable business development opportunities in the mobile robotics Cat 3 area. – Expand the iiCON network of external stakeholders through proactive business development, including participation in relevant networking and partnering events. – Support and align with the iiCON program’s communications strategy. – Negotiate deals and manage formalities for closures. Qualifications and Experience: – PhD in Science/Engineering or Business field. – Degree in relevant engineering, AI, robotics, or business field. – Network of business contacts relevant to the robotics, AI, and machine learning landscape. Application Process: To apply for the position, please click on the provided link and upload your CV and covering letter. Inclusion and diversity are central to our values at LSTM. We strive to attract and recruit individuals who reflect the diversity of our communities, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, or disability. Candidates are selected based on skills, qualifications, and experience. LSTM welcomes conversations about flexible working arrangements and applications from individuals returning to employment after a career break. About LSTM: Established in 1898, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. It is internationally recognized as a center of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly in less developed/resource-poor countries in the tropics and sub-tropics, by creating effective links with governments, NGOs, private organizations, and global institutions and responding to the health needs of communities. LSTM actively promotes equal opportunities and safeguarding policies