About the Role
BBSRC are recruiting two Portfolio Managers to join the Business Interaction Unit within the Capability and Innovation Domain.
You will help shape and deliver strategic investments that drive the social and economic impact of UK bioscience, aligned with BBSRCs Forward Look, the Industrial Strategy, and wider government priorities.
These are dynamic roles involving collaboration across BBSRC, UKRI, and external partners, including businesses and policymakers. You will gain valuable insight into innovative bioscience, innovation, and policy, while contributing to high-impact programmes.
Your Responsibilities:
You will help shape and deliver BBSRCs strategic portfolio of academic-industry research investments, supporting high-impact bioscience innovation across the UK.
The role focuses on developing and managing collaborative funding opportunities that connect researchers with businesses across a range of themes and challenge areas. You will engage with partners to inform strategy, support delivery of investment programmes, and monitor impact to guide future priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
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Developing and delivering interprofessional research investments
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Engaging with academia, industry, government, and policy partners
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Participate in BBSRC strategy and identifying emerging opportunities
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Monitoring portfolio performance and evidencing impact
We are looking for strategic, adaptable individuals with an interest in bioscience and its impact. Knowledge of the UK research and innovation landscape is desirable, but you will be supported to develop your expertise. We encourage applicants with relevant experience across industry, research, or policy.
