Director – Innovation @Amritapuri

AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM; Clappana; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM, Amritapuri Campus, is seeking a Director – Innovation. This senior leadership position focuses on advancing the university’s innovation agenda. The role involves collaborating with industry, startups, and government to drive technology transfer and create impactful solutions.

The ideal candidate has at least a Master’s or PhD in Business, Technology, or Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience in innovation or strategic leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, or strategic leadership roles.
• Strong track record in building innovation programs, startups, or industry collaborations.
• Strong industry and startup ecosystem understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the university’s innovation strategy.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities for innovation.
• Facilitate collaboration between academia, industry, startups, and government bodies.

Skills

Innovation leadership

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s or PhD in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the post of Director – Innovation

Qualification Master’s or PhD in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Job Description

• The Director – Innovation is a senior leadership position responsible for supporting and advancing the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship agenda.
• Reporting to and assisting the Pro Vice-Chancellor, the Director will play a key role in fostering a culture of innovation, driving technology transfer, and strengthening industry and startup engagement.
• The role focuses on translating ideas and research into impactful solutions, ventures, and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist and report to the Pro Vice-Chancellor in developing and implementing the university’s innovation strategy
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities for innovation within the university
• Facilitate collaboration between academia, industry, startups, and government bodies
• Support intellectual property (IP) development, patenting, and commercialisation efforts
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and a culture of creativity across the university
• Organise innovation programs, hackathons, and outreach initiatives
• Mentor students, faculty, and innovators in developing scalable ideas and ventures

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 12 years of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, or strategic leadership roles
• Strong track record in building innovation programs, startups, or industry collaborations
• Strategic thinking and innovation leadershipStrong industry and startup ecosystem understanding
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to translate ideas into actionable and scalable outcomes
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on impact and growth