Business Development Analyst

Typical Accountabilities Support Business Development Directors and Managers in evaluations, feedback coordination, and communication with external parties. Participate in team collaboration meetings and act as the key within Strategic Planning and Business Development (SPBD) contact for drafting, negotiating, and executing template agreements (e.g., CDAs/NDAs- Confidential Disclosure Agreements/Non-Disclosure Agreements, MTAs- Material Transfer Agreements, sponsored research collaborations, studentship agreements etc.). Produce tailored collaboration and confidentiality agreements from template under guidance from Business Development Director/Manager and liaise with the Legal Department, IP and Finance to ensure fit-for-purpose agreements. Coordinate with external parties, conduct minor negotiations within pre-agreed guidelines, and manage agreement drafting, execution and archiving. Obtain financial approvals and raise Purchase Orders for payment of invoices in accordance with procedures. Proactively communicate with internal contacts, providing timely reports on the status of collaborations/deals. Ensure that all other contractual obligations of collaborations and licenses (e.g., scientific reviews, milestones, renewal dates and license option periods) are met by monitoring contract terms and keeping the sponsoring managers informed. Manage funded collaboration payments, ensure they are made on time and accurately by liaising with Purchas