Head of TTO

TalentsTide

Dubai

On-site

AED 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

7 days ago

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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

We are hiring: Head – Technology Transfer & Commercialization (TTO) - UAEN

Location: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Academic / Healthcare Innovation

We are looking for an experienced TTO and commercialization leader to drive IP management, technology transfer and commercialization across biomedical, digital health, AI, medtech and clinical innovation.

Key Requirements:

With family book
10–15 years of relevant 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