Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate 

Oxentia Ltd is looking for a Business Development Associate with an extensive network within high growth innovation ecosystems.  This is a commission-based role, with remuneration recognised on a success fee basis, and we are open to defining the Associate’s region of operation depending on experience and demonstrable networks. Cover letters submitted as part of this application should include proposed regional focus as well as relevant experience.  

Are you someone with: 

• Experience in innovation consulting 
• A background in either Government, Development Banks, Innovation Agencies, Incubators, Accelerators, University Technology Transfer Offices, Entrepreneurship Support Organisations, or Innovation-focussed Corporate sectors 
• A demonstrable network of connections with senior stakeholders and decision makers within the target region 

Your responsibilities as a Business Development Associate within a defined region (to be agreed based on experience) will include: 

• Development of relationships with stakeholders, policymakers, and decision-makers within target client groups 
• Development of leads and liaising with the core Oxentia team for the preparation of commercial proposals for prospective clients 
• Triaging of opportunities arising from public procurement within the region, and supporting public tendering participation 
• Representation of Oxentia at regional events/conferences.  

Experience and demonstrable networks within a high-growth innovation ecosystem is required.  

About Oxentia 

Oxentia Ltd is a successful innovation management and technology commercialisation consultancy, based in Oxford. Formally incorporated in 2016, we started life as an operating division with Oxford University Innovation, the University of Oxford’s technology transfer office, in 2004.    

Oxentia’s mission is to make innovation happen, everywhere and for everyone. We provide high quality innovation management consulting services and advice to clients around the world, enabling economic growth at all levels. Our approach to working with our clients derives directly from practitioners’ perspectives and is aimed to provide the most value and benefits.  

We have provided our range of services to clients in the Corporate, Higher Education and Government Sectors in more than 70 countries, across most continents of the world. Our projects have ranged from scouting new technologies for multinational corporations, to providing roadmaps for the establishment of new university technology transfer offices, and to managing and delivering on government-funded entrepreneurship training programmes. Additionally, we provide a range of training courses on technology transfer and commercialisation for professionals, researchers, and other interested parties. 

As an Oxentia Business Development Associate, you will be supported by the core team through: 

• A single point of contact within Oxentia to support you in lead qualification, proposal preparation, and conversion of leads to new contracts 
• Promotional material, including slide decks, brochures, and case studies 
• An Oxentia email address and title 

Remuneration for the role: 

• A competitive success fee commission, payable upon receipt of payment from clients against invoices. 
• If involved in project delivery, you will be paid at a day rate to be agreed upon project commencement 
• The possibility of evolving the relationship to include a retainer fee payable in exchange for business development activities 
• Reimbursement of pre-agreed representation and travel costs 

To apply for the role:

It is essential to email a skill-based CV and cover letter, explaining how your profile satisfies the desirable qualities listed above. Applications for the role close on 26th September, after which you may be invited to an interview.