Venture Manager (Healthcare Robotics), CDL-London

About the role

CDL-London at Imperial College London is one of Creative Destruction Lab’s newest international hubs dedicated to transforming academic breakthroughs into scalable, commercial ventures.

Hosted by Imperial College London – a global top ten university and leader in engineering and physical sciences – CDL-London supports the commercialization of breakthrough science and technology ventures. Alongside its existing CDL Minerals stream, CDL-London is launching a Healthcare Robotics stream focused on medical robotics, active sensing, and AI-enabled hardware that bring cutting-edge technologies into hospitals, homes, and communities.

As part of Imperial’s Enterprise ecosystem, CDL-London is led by the Institute for DeepTech Entrepreneurship, a cross university initiative housed within Imperial Business School, in partnership with the Imperial Enterprise Lab.

What you would be doing

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for startups and innovation, and the ability to take ownership of projects and see them through from concept to execution?

This role will play a key part in building and scaling Healthcare Robotics, one of CDL-London’s flagship streams. As the Venture Manager, you will help drive the growth and delivery of CDL-London’s operations, with a particular focus on the Healthcare Robotics stream. Responsibilities include recruiting high-potential ventures and world-class mentors, managing relationships with ventures and stakeholders participating in the programme, maintaining CDL-London’s research and stakeholder databases, and leading initiatives that drive the growth and continuous improvement of the programme.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a driven, entrepreneurial professional who thrives at the intersection of science, technology, and business. You will bring:

A passion for startups, venture ecosystems, and science-based innovation, with a genuine curiosity about what makes science-based companies succeed
Relevant experience in external relations, business development, stakeholder relations, or venture management
Experience working in innovation, entrepreneurship, or startup support, engaging confidently with founders, mentors, investors, and academics
A proven ability to identify, recruit, and engage high-potential founders, partners and world-class mentors
Strong relationship management skills – you are someone people trust, return to, and want in their corner
Sharp analytical instincts and the ability to evaluate early-stage ventures across diverse technology verticals
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and in the room – with the confidence to facilitate sessions with founders, senior scientists, investors, and entrepreneurs
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of or experience in healthcare, medtech, robotics, or life sciences is a plus

What we can offer you

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
Potential overseas occasional travel.
Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time post based in the Imperial Enterprise Lab.

This role is for a fixed-term contract for up to 3 years.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: n.kelly@imperial.ac.uk

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