Director, Industry Partnerships & Research Innovation

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 131,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University invites applications for a Director of Industry Engagement. The role leads development, cultivation, and management of strategic partnerships between the College of Arts and Sciences and industry sponsors, serving as a key liaison among faculty, industry partners, and university offices to expand sponsored research opportunities and strengthen the college’s research enterprise.

You will develop engagement strategies, negotiate research agreements, coordinate across offices,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field.
• Eight years of relevant experience in business development or university research developing, cultivating, and leading relationships is required.
• Significant experience in research administration, corporate engagement, business development, technology commercialization, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing complex external partnerships.
• Strong understanding of sponsored research and university-industry collaboration models.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Works with a high degree of autonomy to identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with existing and prospective industry partners.
• Develop strategies to increase industry-sponsored research funding and collaborative opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and industry representatives regarding partnership opportunities.
• Represent the institution at industry, research, and economic development events.
• Coordinate with research administration, legal, intellectual property, and compliance offices.
• Assist in negotiating research agreements, sponsorship terms, and partnership frameworks.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field

Master's degree in business administration or relevant field

Job description

Ohio State University invites applications for a Director of Industry Engagement. The role leads development, cultivation, and management of strategic partnerships between the College of Arts and Sciences and industry sponsors, serving as a key liaison among faculty, industry partners, and university offices to expand sponsored research opportunities and strengthen the college’s research enterprise.

You will develop engagement strategies, negotiate research agreements, coordinate across offices,