Director, Industry Engagement & Partnerships

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 131,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Director of Industry Engagement to lead the development, cultivation, and management of strategic partnerships between the College of Arts and Sciences and industry sponsors. You will serve as a key liaison across campuses and offices to expand sponsored research opportunities and talent acquisition.

Responsibilities include developing partnership models, negotiating research agreements, and tracking outcomes to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience in business development or university research developing, cultivating, and leading relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, cultivation, and management of strategic partnerships between the College of Arts and Sciences and industry sponsors.
• Serve as a liaison among faculty, industry partners, and university offices to expand sponsored research opportunities.
• Develop strategies to increase industry-sponsored research funding and collaborative opportunities; negotiate research agreements and sponsorship terms.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Negotiation

Project management

Strategic partnerships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related field

Job description

The Ohio State University seeks a Director of Industry Engagement to lead the development, cultivation, and management of strategic partnerships between the College of Arts and Sciences and industry sponsors. You will serve as a key liaison across campuses and offices to expand sponsored research opportunities and talent acquisition.

Responsibilities include developing partnership models, negotiating research agreements, and tracking outcomes to drive innovation.