LifeArc | Technology Transfer

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to LifeArc. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to LifeArc. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us. Practise your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced2-3 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

LifeArc* is a leading medical research charity dedicated to translating scientific discoveries into real-world healthcare solutions. We collaborate with researchers, industry partners, and investors to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and commercially viable medical advancements. Our expertise spans drug discovery, diagnostics, and technology transfer, ensuring that promising innovations reach the people who need them most.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a technology transfer associate and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Technology Transfer team does every day. You’ll develop key skills in evaluating commercial pathways for scientific innovations and crafting professional communications to justify your commercialisation strategies.

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your CV as you explore career options and a potential career at our company.

*Disclaimer:
For the purposes of this simulation, the organisation LifeArc is referred to as Judd Street Innovations. All content remains grounded in real-world practice and reflects typical responsibilities and workflows within the sector.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Writing

Due Diligence

Business Communication

Commercial Awareness

Strategic Decision Making

How it works

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Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario

Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.

Your role

You are a technology transfer associate at Judd Street Innovations (JSI), working within the Partnerships team.
You collaborate with researchers, patent attorneys, and industry partners to facilitate the commercialisation of scientific innovations.
You have been assigned a project involving a new diagnostic tool for early-stage cancer detection. The research team has completed the initial development phase, and the focus is now on evaluating the potential applications and commercialisation pathways for this innovation.

Your goal

Your primary goal is to assess the innovation’s potential as a diagnostic tool, considering both its intellectual property (IP) and collaboration opportunities.
You need to evaluate existing IP, identify funding and partnership opportunities, and recommend a strategic path forward—whether through licensing, spinout formation, or further research collaboration.

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"- Realistic, job-like tasks. The simulation makes you act like a technology transfer associate—scoping market potential, IP, partners, and writing a recommendation memo—so it feels close to the real role. - Clear, self-paced structure. The 2–3 hour format with no grades lets you focus on learning and compare your work to model answers; you also ge..."-- Student from University of Liverpool

"I liked the provision of hands-on tasks with sample answers and the quizzes to test your knowledge. It was a brief yet insightful way to understand what is involved in technology transfer and technical skills utilised. The most valuable thing I learned was the analysis of commercial pathways."-- Student from Imperial College

"I liked how realistic the scenarios felt, especially the interaction between the auditor and client. It helped me understand how small phrasing choices can impact the quality of information gathered. The step-by-step format made it easy to reflect on mistakes and learn best practices in a practical way rather than just theory."-- Student from University of East London

"I really appreciated how the program offered a realistic simulation of technology commercialisation. It was practical, easy to follow, and gave great insight into how organisations like LifeArc approach strategic decisions. The structured memo writing exercise helped me develop critical thinking and communication skills in a commercial context."-- Student from My institution is not listed

"The simulation provided a highly practical and well-structured learning experience. I particularly liked how it translated complex technology transfer concepts into a realistic project, such as Dr. Carter’s diagnostic tool. The step-by-step guidance through the Invention Disclosure Form (IDF) and the due diligence search was excellent for building..."-- Student from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University