Industry Engagement Manager: Mental Health Technology (Fixed term) (MED031524)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Industry Engagement Manager to join the MindTech Mental Health & Technology Research Group and work as part of the new Mental Health Mission. The Mental Health Mission (MHM) is a £42.7 million investment in UK mental health research which aims to develop new treatments, improve diagnosis and increase the use of innovative technology. You will be based in the Institute of Mental Health on Jubilee Campus and join the vibrant and supportive MindTech Research Group. You will also be a key member of the MHM Management Team which is located across the Mission sites including Oxford, Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool.

Working closely with the MindTech and MHM leadership teams, you will have responsibility for linking the MHM with the MindTech research group, the Mental Health Technology industry as well as the wider Mental health innovation landscape.  A key function of your role will be building strategic relationships with companies and industry bodies and identifying collaboration opportunities between industry and MindTech and the MHM. 

The role holder will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of academic, industry, healthcare, patient and governmental stakeholders. They will have experience of working with commercial partners and knowledge of current NHS systems and priorities. Knowledge of the Mental Health Technology ecosystem, principles of commercialisation and pipeline to adoption is essential.

At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme. The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

This position is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2028. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours), Monday to Friday although the working hours pattern has some flexibility. Arrangements for job share may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to to Jennifer Martin, email: jennifer.martin@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 12 Mar 2024
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)