Intellectual Property Manager - UOD2444

University of Dundee

Innovation and Operations

Location: Dundee

Salary: 47,389 to 56,535 per annum Grade 8

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 28th September 2026

Closes: 25th October 2026

Job Ref: 7124

The IP Manager is responsible for the effective management, coordination and continuous improvement of the University of Dundee's intellectual property portfolio and associated intellectual property management processes. Working within the Research and Innovation Operations team, the post holder will act as the operational lead for patent portfolio management, supporting the identification, protection, maintenance and commercialisation of the University's intellectual property assets.

Working collaboratively across the University's Contracts, IP and Commercialisation teams, the post holder will help ensure that intellectual property management processes align with institutional objectives and sector best practice. The role requires strong organisational, analytical and stakeholder management skills, with responsibility for building effective relationships with researchers, professional services colleagues, external advisers, funders and commercial partners.

The IP Manager acts as the central coordinator for the University s IP portfolio, handling complex, variable and valuable information for the University

Your priorities will include:

Work closely with RIS colleagues, IP Inventors and external patent attorneys on the filing of patents and other IP.
Be the primary contact for external patent attorneys and be responsible for patent and other IP filings being filed on time.
Ensure that the agreed internal processes for IP management are followed by the team.
Keep accurate records on decisions made, and key correspondence.
Hold responsibility for the creation of relevant internal and external reports.

Who we re looking for:

Appropriate first degree
Managing a diverse patent portfolio
Using IP databases
Keeping and managing accurate records
Working with inventors

We are one of the UK s leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

For further information about this position please contact

Rebecca Leiper

(r.f.leiper@dundee.ac.uk).

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work