Senior Business Development Manager

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About Us

The Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine is one of the largest and most successful centres for biomedical research and education in the UK, with an annual turnover of more than £280m. The Faculty, which operates across four main campuses, has internationally-leading expertise in basic, translational and clinical research, and delivers renowned education programmes. The Faculty employs more than 2000 staff and holds an Athena SWAN Silver award. It has a comprehensive programme of initiatives to support an inclusive environment and culture, and to promote diversity across our staff and student communities. The Faculty's activities embody the King's ambition to serve our society - both at a local and global level which underpins the King's Vision 2029 and the university's international strategy .

About the role

The Senior Business Development Manager will be an important enabler of the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine's (FoLSM) growth and financial sustainability strategy.

FoLSM has recently launched major new partnerships with the Southern University of Science & Technology (SUSTech) in China for delivery of joint undergraduate degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, and a branch campus at the University of Portsmouth for delivery of the MBBS Medicine programme.

The post holder will work with academic colleagues to develop new local and international education partnerships that generate significant new income streams for the FoLSM.

The post holder will also support the identification, development and implementation of major new business and income generating opportunities in London and the UK, including third stream income generation and opportunities for commissioned research.

Reporting to the Faculty's Director of Operations and working closely alongside the Senior Vice Dean for Academic Strategy & Partnerships, the Dean of Bioscience Education, and the Dean of Medical Education, the post holder will deliver strategic initiatives that align with FoLSM and university goals.

This is a full time post (35 hours per week) and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Minimum level 6 qualification in a relevant subject, such as an undergraduate degree or equivalent, plus substantial work experience in relevant posts with management responsibilities OR extensive work experience in relevant business development posts with progression to increasingly demanding jobs with management responsibilities
2. Proven successful experience in business development and partnerships building, along with success in securing substantial new income streams, preferably in the higher education sector
3. Clear understanding of the international life sciences and medicine landscape and potential for partnership building and commercial collaboration
4. Clear and concise communication and presentation skills appropriate to local and international audiences, with a demonstrated appreciation of cultural context
5. Proven ability to oversee, manage and negotiate with internal and external senior stakeholders and partners
6. Collaborative working style and an ability to work with a wide range of people in a matrix structure
7. Adaptable, innovative, and results-driven approac

Desirable criteria

1. Post-graduate or professional qualification in an area related to the post (eg Business Administration, Marketing, Life Sciences, or Medicine)
2. Established international networks in the life sciences and medical communities
3. Proficiency in market research and associated data analysis tools
4. Knowledge of education programme development

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click "Apply Now". This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ' How we Recruit ' pages.

Interviews are due to be held on Monday 24 February 2025.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.