Associate Business Development Director (University & Institution Partnership Programs)

Classy Wheeler Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A semi-government organization in Hong Kong is seeking an Associate Business Development Director to lead university and institution partnerships. The role involves developing strategies and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to create commercialization opportunities. Candidates should possess a university degree in Engineering or Science plus at least 10 years in business development, including 5 years at managerial level. A deep understanding of technology trends and strong networks in academia and high-tech industries are crucial. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact innovation in Hong Kong.

Qualifications

• Holder of a university degree in Engineering or Science-related subjects, post-graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in business development, 5 years at managerial level.
• Experience working in universities is a definite advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead university and institution partnership programmes for commercialization opportunities.
• Build relationships with high-tech companies and educate them about partnership formations.
• Chair marketing activities to promote HKSP as an innovation and technology hub.

Skills

New business development

Relationship building

Market intelligence

Understanding of innovation landscape

Technology transfer/commercialization

Education

University degree in Engineering or Science-related subjects

Post-graduate degree

Job description

Associate Business Development Director (University & Institution Partnership Programs)

Client Description

Semi-government organization driving the development of a vibrant I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong.

Job Description

• Lead the university & institution partnership programmes to connect with renowned universities and research institutes worldwide with objectives to create and bring in commercialization and entrepreneurship opportunities
• Develop engagement strategies and execute the plans for prospect institutions and projects
• Build and maintain good relationships with high-tech companies, industry leaders, universities, institutions, start-up communities, incubators, government authorities, etc. to build the pipeline of business opportunities and facilitate partnership formation in Hong Kong Science Park
• Have good knowledge of innovation landscape, public and private funding mechanism, policies and practice
• Keep abreast of technology trends & other market intelligence and transform them into business opportunities
• Chair the marketing activities including delegation visits to promote HKSP as an innovation and technology hub
• Support other initiatives of the business development team and perform such other duties as assigned by the Chief Commercial Officer

Job Requirements

• Holder of university degree preferably in Engineering- or Science-related subjects; post-graduate degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in new business development, of which at least 5 years in managerial level
• Experience in working in universities is a definite advantage
• Extensive network with high-tech companies, industries, especially with academia
• A deep understanding of the global technology landscape; A vision for emerging technologies and experienced in technology transfer/ commercialization of Biomedical Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Smart City, Fintech, Advanced Materials Manufacturing is desirable