R&D Strategy, Governance & Partnerships Lead

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai seeks a senior leader to oversee research governance, partnerships, and IP enablement. You will guide R&D centers, awards, and PoC programs, ensuring outputs align with RTA strategy and future directions.

Responsibility includes policy development, publishing frameworks, and strategic university collaborations to raise research quality and impact. The role demands extensive experience in governance, IP clauses, and KPI-driven leadership.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience for Master’s degree or 11+ years for a Bachelor’s degree in research governance or R&D leadership.
• Expertise in designing and governing R&D programs, partnerships, and IP management.
• Certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2; knowledge of research ethics (CITI) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance of research programs, IP enablement, and KPI alignment with strategy.
• Steer R&D centers, awards, and proof-of-concepts to deliver high-quality studies.
• Develop and update research policies, processes, and publishing frameworks.
• Plan strategic partnerships with universities and centers with clear metrics.
• Supervise projects from concept to delivery within scope, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with related foundations and governance bodies for integration.

Skills

R&D governance

Research partnerships

Policy development

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PMP/PRINCE2

CITI research ethics

Job description

Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai seeks a senior leader to oversee research governance, partnerships, and IP enablement. You will guide R&D centers, awards, and PoC programs, ensuring outputs align with RTA strategy and future directions.

Responsibility includes policy development, publishing frameworks, and strategic university collaborations to raise research quality and impact. The role demands extensive experience in governance, IP clauses, and KPI-driven leadership.