Assistant Manager – Technology Transfer

BookMyMentor; Dadri; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BookMyMentor, based in Uttar Pradesh, India, is looking for an Assistant Manager – Technology Transfer. This role demands experience in technology commercialization and collaboration with academic and industry partners.

Responsibilities include supporting researchers with funding applications, building industry relationships, and enhancing technology readiness levels. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering or a related field and have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering, science, management, or technology management from a recognized university.
• Certification or training in Technology Transfer or Innovation Management is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify promising research outcomes and conduct technology assessment.
• Support researchers in developing proof-of-concept models and prototypes.
• Identify and support applications for grants and innovation funds.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technology evaluation

Project management

Industry networking

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering, science or management

Job description

Assistant Manager – Technology Transfer

Senior Level (5+ years)

Responsibilities

• Technology Scouting, Assessment and Gap Identification – Identify promising research outcomes by engaging with faculty and research groups, conduct technology assessment and market analysis to determine commercial viability, evaluate technologies to determine current TRL stage, identify technical, regulatory, and market gaps preventing advancement, and conduct techno-economic evaluation.
• Facilitating Enhancing Technology Readiness Levels – Support researchers in developing proof‑of‑concept models, prototypes, and conducting field/clinical trials; connect them with internal and external labs, fabrication facilities, technical experts, and industry partners; help define performance benchmarks aligned with industry standards.
• Securing Funding for Translational Research – Identify and support applications for grants, innovation funds, and industry‑sponsored projects; facilitate funding for prototype development, testing and certification, and scale‑up activities.
• Regulatory and Compliance Support – Assist researchers on standards, certifications, and regulatory pathways; facilitate connections with testing agencies and certification bodies.
• Industry Engagement – Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, startups, investors, and innovation agencies; facilitate industry‑academia collaborations, technology licensing, and joint R&D projects.
• Technology Commercialization – Prepare technology briefs and commercialization dossiers; support technology transfer agreements, NDAs, MTAs, collaborative research agreements, MoUs, etc.
• Startup and Innovation Support – Assist faculty and students in startup formation and technology validation; coordinate with incubators, accelerators, and funding agencies.
• Technology Promotion and Outreach – Organize industry meetings, technology showcases, and investor interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering, science, management, technology management or Innovation Management from a recognized university.
• Understanding of intellectual property rights, industry collaboration mechanisms, and research commercialization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to prepare technical summaries and project reports.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Certification or training in Technology Transfer or Innovation Management.
  • Experience working with research institutions, incubators, startups, or industry R&D organizations.
  • Familiarity with government innovation programs and research funding mechanisms.
• Experience Requirements:
  • 4–6 years of relevant experience in: Technology Readiness Level Enhancement, Technology Licensing & commercialisation, Research project management, Industry liaison activities, Startup ecosystem or innovation management, Technology evaluation and market analysis, Industry networking and partnership development, Contract and licensing support, Project coordination and reporting.