External Research and Collaborations Director

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Full-time Reading, England other-general
Posted:
June 16, 2026
Location:
Reading, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality. The most exciting thing is that we’re just getting started and we’ve recently closed our £260 million Series C funding round – the largest fundraise ever completed by a quantum computing company in Europe.


As External Research and Collaborations Director, you will shape and lead OQC’s external research ecosystem, turning scientific collaboration opportunities into funded, strategically aligned programmes that accelerate our technology roadmap. Working closely with our Founder and senior leadership team, you’ll build high-impact partnerships that strengthen OQC’s scientific influence, unlock funding opportunities, and support long‑term business growth.


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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Posted: June 16, 2026
Deadline: July 26, 2026