Technology Transfer & Innovation Lead

EURAXESS Czech Republic; La Coruña; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of A Coruña – CITIC Research Centre is seeking a Senior Manager to lead its Technology Transfer and Innovation Unit. You will plan, coordinate and report on activities, identify opportunities to valorise research and promote entrepreneurship with industry partners.

This role focuses on strengthening ICT sector collaborations and securing funding for R&D, innovation and tech transfer initiatives. The candidate will oversee contracts and collaborative projects, advise researchers, and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or a Master’s degree at MECES level 3.
• Valid international accreditation as a Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP).
• Experience in technology transfer, commercialization and university–industry collaboration.
• Strong communication, negotiation and project management skills.
• Knowledge of research funding mechanisms and grant proposal development.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and coordinate the activities of the Technology Transfer and Innovation Unit, defining priorities, objectives and monitoring mechanisms, and preparing activity and result reports.
• Analyze research results to identify opportunities for valorisation and exploitation, facilitating transfer to the market.
• Promote innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives based on research outcomes, in collaboration with companies, investors and stakeholders.
• Build and strengthen relationships with companies and organisations in the ICT sector.
• Identify funding opportunities and support the preparation of proposals for R&D,I, innovation and technology transfer activities.
• Coordinate the preparation, processing and monitoring of contracts, agreements, technology transfer agreements and financial proposals.
• Manage, coordinate and monitor collaborative projects with public and private organisations.
• Advise research staff on technology transfer, commercialization and university‑industry collaboration.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Negotiation

Project management

Research funding knowledge

Educación

Engineering degree or MECES level 3 Master

Descripción del empleo

University of A Coruña – CITIC Research Centre is seeking a Senior Manager to lead its Technology Transfer and Innovation Unit. You will plan, coordinate and report on activities, identify opportunities to valorise research and promote entrepreneurship with industry partners.

This role focuses on strengthening ICT sector collaborations and securing funding for R&D, innovation and tech transfer initiatives. The candidate will oversee contracts and collaborative projects, advise researchers, and