Industry Partnerships Lead, Research Collaboration

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Senior Industry Liaison in Tallahassee, FL to build and expand industry partnerships and enable industry-sponsored research leveraging FSU facilities and IP.

The role supports collaboration between research faculty, industry leaders, and university administration, while educating researchers on academia-industry dynamics and organizing Industry Research Days and affiliate programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and two years of industry business development or corporate engagement experience.
• Bachelor's degree and four years of industry business development or corporate engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Industry Liaison is responsible for building a portfolio of new industry partners and expanding existing industry collaboration with an emphasis on facilitating industry sponsored research utilizing the unique research capabilities, facilities, and intellectual property at FSU.
• Supports meetings between FSU research faculty/staff, potential industry partners, and administration.
• Educates Colleges, Departments, and researchers on interactions with industry to develop successful and productive collaborations- including differences in academia and industry objectives and successfully meeting and managing expectations.
• Supports Industry Research Days where companies are invited in targeted areas to campus for shared learning about industry needs and campus research capabilities.
• Works directly with community partners and organizations engaged in economic development and partnership efforts.
• Participates in and supports development and implementation of the FSU Industry Affiliate Program.

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Florida State University is seeking a Senior Industry Liaison in Tallahassee, FL to build and expand industry partnerships and enable industry-sponsored research leveraging FSU facilities and IP.

The role supports collaboration between research faculty, industry leaders, and university administration, while educating researchers on academia-industry dynamics and organizing Industry Research Days and affiliate programs.