Business Strategy & Portfolio Manager
The Francis Crick Institute
Business Strategy & Portfolio Manager
The Francis Crick Institute
Biomedical research institute advancing human health
Salary for this Role:
From £65,648, plus benefits subject to skills and experience
Job Title:
Business Strategy & Portfolio ManagerReports to:
Basma JeelaniClosing Date:
29/Nov/2026 23.59 GMTJob Description:
Business Strategy & Portfolio Manager
Reporting to: Head of Business Strategy and Portfolio
Contract term: This is a full time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday; 9.00am-5.15pm – Hybrid 3 days per week in the office
Salary for this Role: From £65,648 per annum, plus benefits, subject to skills and experience
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About the Innovation & Business team
The Innovation & Business function at the Francis Crick Institute is focused on maximising the impact of our world-class science by expanding our translational and commercial activities.
Our Business Opportunities team plays a key role in this ambition, identifying and developing strategic partnerships and commercial opportunities that create value, generate sustainable income and extend the reach and impact of Crick science.
Working collaboratively with scientists, senior leaders and external partners, the team helps unlock the value of the Crick’s expertise, infrastructure and capabilities through developing meaningful commercial opportunities that deliver both financial and societal benefits.
About the role
We are looking for a Business Strategy & Portfolio Manager to help grow and diversify the Crick’s commercial portfolio.
Working at the intersection of science, innovation and business, you will work collaboratively across the Crick with faculty, researchers, senior leaders and with external business partners to unlock the commercial potential of our scientific expertise, infrastructure and capabilities.
With a focus on opportunities beyond traditional intellectual property (IP) commercialisation, you will shape and deliver commercial partnerships, developing pricing strategies, negotiating contractual arrangements and establishing partnerships that translate opportunities into sustainable commercial outcomes.
What you will be doing
You will be responsible for:
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About you
You will have:
(Minimum criteria *)
Experience in life sciences, biomedical research, healthcare innovation, academic-industry partnerships or technology transfer would be particularly welcome, as would experience using CRM or portfolio management tools.
About Working at the Crick
Our values
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [email protected].
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What will you receive?
At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.
Biomedical research institute advancing human health
The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical research center that advances understanding of human health and disease. It brings together diverse scientists and technicians, providing support and freedom to pursue ambitious, multidisciplinary projects. Researchers at the Crick explore fundamental biology to answer questions about how life works and how this knowledge can improve health, with partners helping to turn discovery into real-world applications. The institute operates through collaborative teams, shared facilities, and a culture that connects discovery to application, aiming to train the next generation of science leaders. Its goal is to expand knowledge of human biology and translate discoveries into better health outcomes for society.
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