Head of Technology Transfer & Commercialization

TalentsTide; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentsTide is seeking a Head of Technology Transfer & Commercialization (TTO) in Dubai, UAE. The role leads IP management, tech transfer and commercialization across biomedical, digital health, AI, medtech and clinical innovation, guiding strategy and execution.

The candidate should have a strong background in academic/healthcare sectors, MBA or equivalent, and advanced certifications (RTTP/AUTM preferred). You will build partnerships, engage investors and drive spin-outs and licensing deals.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of technology transfer, IP or commercialization experience
• 5+ years of team management experience
• Strong experience in IP management, patents and licensing
• Proven experience with spin-outs, startups and investor engagement
• Experience with technology valuation, deal structuring and commercial negotiations
• Background in academic, healthcare, biotech, medtech or digital health
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification required
• RTTP, AUTM or equivalent certification is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Drive IP management, technology transfer and commercialization across biomedical, digital health, AI, medtech and clinical innovation

Skills

IP management

Licensing

Team management

Deal structuring

Negotiations

Investor engagement

Spin-outs

Startups

Valuation

Education

MBA or postgraduate qualification

RTTP/AUTM certification

Job description

TalentsTide is seeking a Head of Technology Transfer & Commercialization (TTO) in Dubai, UAE. The role leads IP management, tech transfer and commercialization across biomedical, digital health, AI, medtech and clinical innovation, guiding strategy and execution.

The candidate should have a strong background in academic/healthcare sectors, MBA or equivalent, and advanced certifications (RTTP/AUTM preferred). You will build partnerships, engage investors and drive spin-outs and licensing deals.