Description

Applicants should have (i) a postgraduate degree; (ii) at least twelve years’ post-qualification experience; (iii) knowledge and experience in aligning knowledge transfer with academic research at regional and international levels; (iv) knowledge of intellectual property management and licensing; (v) experience in business development and product development processes in technology or biotechnology companies; (vi) knowledge of incubating and launching startups and social enterprises; and (vii) experience in research administration.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) providing leadership in managing multiple teams to facilitate knowledge transfer and collaboration with external academic, industry, government and community partners; (b) executing funding schemes to enable different channels and vehicles of knowledge creation and technology transfer; (c) liaising and negotiating with internal and external clients to ensure compliance with...