Manager (Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship), ORKT

Lingnan University 嶺南大學; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical and dental benefits

Mandatory provident fund and gratuity

Job summary

Lingnan University invites applications for Manager (Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship) in ORKT. The role focuses on de-risking and accelerating startup development, designing commercialization models, and expanding strategic partnerships across multiple regions.

Strong communication, mentoring, and IP-related experience are essential. Applicants should hold a science/engineering degree (postgraduate preferred) with 5 years in commercial settings; English and Chinese proficiency required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Sciences and Engineering, and a postgraduate degree is definitely advantageous
• Experience in commercial setting for 5 years. I&T startup experience is advantageous
• Proven experience in mentoring and stakeholder engagement with excellent communication skills
• A customer-service-oriented mindset with high attention to details and ability to multitasking for tech commercialisation
• Outcome-driven in fast-paced environment with strong organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Experience in intellectual property commercialization and/or venture capital is a plus
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• Travelling and site visits may be occasionally required

Responsibilities

• Create implementation plans and coordinate technical and financial resources to de-risk and accelerate development of the startups
• Design commercialization models based on technology features and market needs, including: productization; technology licensing, and joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Expand and retain strategic relationships with industry experts, government departments, and industrial parks across multiple regions
• Build and maintain comprehensive databases of domain experts and technical advisors and commercial channels
• Assist IP management throughout the entire technology transfer lifecycle
• Support other technology transfer activities
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer-service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Sciences and Engineering

Postgraduate degree advantageous

Job description

Manager (Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship), ORKT

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

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Responsibilities

• Create implementation plans and coordinate technical and financial resources to de-risk and accelerate development of the startups
• Design commercialization models based on technology features and market needs, including: productization; technology licensing, and joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Expand and retain strategic relationships with industry experts, government departments, and industrial parks across multiple regions
• Build and maintain comprehensive databases of domain experts and technical advisors and commercial channels
• Assist IP management throughout the entire technology transfer lifecycle
• Support other technology transfer activities
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Sciences and Engineering, and a postgraduate degree is definitely advantageous
• Experience in commercial setting for 5 years. I&T startup experience is advantageous
• Proven experience in mentoring and stakeholder engagement with excellent communication skills
• A customer-service-oriented mindset with high attention to details and ability to multitasking for tech commercialisation
• Outcome-driven in fast-paced environment with strong organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Experience in intellectual property commercialization and/or venture capital is a plus
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• Travelling and site visits may be occasionally required

Candidate with less experience will be considered for the position at the rank of Assistant Manager

Salary and Fringe Benefits

The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Lingnan University is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Moreover, the anti-discrimination laws in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (namely Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Family Status Discrimination Ordinance and Race Discrimination Ordinance) forbid discrimination and victimization in employment on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, family status, race and the like. It is unlawful to decide against a candidate on the aforesaid grounds.

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