Strategic Industry Research Partnerships Lead

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks a strategic leader to direct Industry Research Partnerships at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. You will build and manage industry-sponsored research, affiliate memberships, and center partnerships by engaging company leaders and coordinating with faculty and university units.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building skills, and a track record in business development within higher education or industry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of experience in corporate relations, business development or related field; or a bachelor's degree with five years of experience in corporate relations, business development, or related field.
• Experience in developing research partnerships between industry and university engineering faculties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach companies whose research interests align with HWCOE strengths in Florida and nationally.
• Coordinate with faculty and industry to build sponsored research, affiliate memberships, and center partnerships.
• Serve as primary point of contact for industry collaboration inquiries and route to the right faculty member.
• Help shape sponsored research agreements, master agreements, affiliate memberships, and center partnerships.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Industry partnerships

Business development

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Florida seeks a strategic leader to direct Industry Research Partnerships at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. You will build and manage industry-sponsored research, affiliate memberships, and center partnerships by engaging company leaders and coordinating with faculty and university units.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building skills, and a track record in business development within higher education or industry.