Technology Commercial Development Expert

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco seeks a Technology Commercial Development Expert to join the Technology Commercialization Division and shape the commercial direction of R&D programs, guiding technologies from development to market.

You will lead market validation, develop commercialization plans with IP exploitation, build external partnerships, and deliver business cases to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in technology commercialization or related field; at least 5 years in product development, technology marketing, and energy- or software-related licensing.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership with IP mapping and risk management experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and align R&D technology programs with long-term business objectives to ensure global differentiation.
• Perform market validation of use cases and value propositions for emerging technologies.
• Provide strategic leadership in developing and delivering commercialization plans, including IP exploitation, competitive landscape analysis, and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Build and maintain strategic external technology engineering partnerships to accelerate R&D outcomes.
• Contribute to business cases and techno-economic evaluations to support corporate decisions.
• Prepare and present materials for stage-gate reviews, including strategy options, risk assessments, and commercial viability analysis.
• Ensure alignment across all functions involved in the R&D lifecycle, including technology, business, and project management teams.

Skills

Strategic planning

Market validation

IP mapping

Competitive analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Technology commercialization

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Technology Commercial Development Expert to join our Technology Commercialization Division. The Technology Commercialization Division plays a vital role in maximizing value from Aramco technologies through internal and external Intellectual Property (IP) commercialization. It aligns closely with the company’s strategic business and sustainability goals by ensuring that innovative technologies are effectively translated into market-ready solutions.

Your primary role is to actively shape the commercial direction of Aramco’s Research & Development (R&D) programs, working closely with technical teams and stakeholders to guide technologies through development and into the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and align R&D technology programs with long-term business objectives to ensure global competitive differentiation.
• Perform market validation of specific use cases and value propositions for emerging technologies.
• Provide strategic leadership in developing and delivering comprehensive commercialization plans, including IP exploitation, competitive landscape analysis, and make versus buy decisions.
• Build and maintain strategic external technology engineering partnerships to accelerate R&D outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of business cases and techno-economic evaluations that support corporate decision-making.
• Prepare and present detailed materials for stage-gate reviews, including strategy options, risk assessments, and commercial viability analysis.
• Ensure alignment across all functions involved in the R&D lifecycle, including technology, business, and project management teams.

Minimum Requirements

• You will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
• You will have 10+ years of experience in technology commercialization or a related specialty, including at least 5 years in product development, technology marketing, and energy-related and/or software-related technology licensing.
• You will have the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and drive value-focused technology strategies.
• You must have strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities, with a proven track record in commercializing technology solutions.
• You will be able to demonstrate experience in IP mapping, competitive analysis, and risk management in the context of R&D projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are a requirement.
• You will also have the ability to deliver clear, actionable insights to senior leadership and navigate complex decision-making processes.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer