Associate Director – Industry Collaborations @Amritapuri

AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM; Clappana; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM in Clappana, Kerala is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Industry Collaborations. The role focuses on enhancing corporate-academic partnerships, facilitating funded research, and supporting international collaborations.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or postgraduate degree and possess 8-12 years of leadership experience in industry or international higher education. This position aims to strengthen consultancy initiatives and contribute to global branding efforts.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of leadership experience in industry or international higher education.
• Proven partnership development expertise.

Responsibilities

• Expand and manage corporate-academic partnership programmes.
• Facilitate industry-funded research projects.
• Strengthen consultancy initiatives.
• Support international collaborations, including dual-degree and exchange programmes.
• Contribute to global branding and strategic MoUs.

Skills

Partnership development expertise

Leadership

Industry collaboration

Education

PhD or postgraduate degree from a reputed institution

Job description

Associate Director – Industry Collaborations @Amritapuri

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the post of Associate Director – Industry Collaborations.

We invite experienced professionals to join us as Associate Director – Industry Collaborations & Internationalisation, reporting directly to the Pro Vice-Chancellor. The role will expand corporate‑academic partnerships, facilitate industry‑funded research, strengthen consultancy initiatives, and support international collaborations, including dual‑degree and exchange programmes.

Responsibilities

• Expand and manage corporate‑academic partnership programmes.
• Facilitate industry‑funded research projects.
• Strengthen consultancy initiatives.
• Support international collaborations, including dual‑degree and exchange programmes.
• Contribute to global branding, strategic MoUs, and measurable partnership outcomes aligned with national and international benchmarks.

Qualifications

• PhD or postgraduate degree from a reputed institution.
• 8–12 years of leadership experience in industry or international higher education.
• Proven partnership development expertise.

Position: Associate Director – Industry Collaborations
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