Senior Commercialisation Leader

Mintek Pty Ltd.; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Randburg is seeking a Senior Commercialisation Leader responsible for driving the commercialisation of its IP portfolio. The role involves advising on IP matters, conducting market research, identifying commercialisation opportunities, and managing compliance aspects. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in science or engineering and have strong leadership experience in IP management. This role offers a fixed-term contract with market-related remuneration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing intellectual property and commercialisation.
• Strong leadership skills in market research and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory processes in IP.

Responsibilities

• Drive the commercialisation of Mintek’s IP portfolio.
• Advise on IP-related matters and undertake due diligence.
• Identify commercialisation partners and routes for Mintek IP.
• Manage compliance and regulatory aspects of IP portfolio.

Skills

IP-related advisory

Market research

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance management

Education

Masters degree in science/engineering

Business qualification (MBA preferred)

Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP)

Job description

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Legal Administration

Location: Randburg

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Commercialisation Leader in the Mintek Office of Technology Transfer that operates as a function under the RDI Operational Services. The Senior Commercialisation Leader is responsible for driving the Commercialisation of Mintek’s IP portfolio.

Leadership

• Advise researchers and Mintek staff on IP-related matters.
• Undertake due diligence (Technical, Market and Financial) of the IP portfolio
• Provide leadership in market research and identification of potential commercialisation partners.
• Identify suitable commercialisation routes for Mintek IP and technology.
• Lead commercialisation efforts for strategic Mintek programmes
• Provide strategic inputs in the drafting of the annual MOTT business plan
• Identify strategic technologies for the minerals industry.
• Manage a portfolio of products, services and technologies
• Participate in the drafting and implementation of Mintek’s commercialisation framework.
• Align funding opportunities with strategic priorities.
• Recommend areas of future Research and Innovation within the minerals sector
• Work with business development staff to identify market gaps and increase Mintek’s business footprint.
• Recommend appropriate further technology development activities to de-risk technologies, undertake market research and other commercially-oriented activities related to driving innovation.
• Provide input into budgeting exercises for the Mintek IP portfolio.
• Assist the Head in preparing financial reports for NIPMO and Mintek Exco.
• Set up clear Commercialisation revenue targets.
• Identify funding sources for seed funding and commercialisation activities.
• Provide inputs into the investment decisions of RDI programmes.
• Support venture creation and nurture commercialisation opportunities until financial independence.
• Work with Mintek innovators and other stakeholders to develop funding proposals for development and commercialisation of innovations
• Develop business plans and financial models, draft shareholder agreements and/or investment agreements etc. for spinout companies.
• Engage a broad range of stakeholders, including investors, commercial partners, external entrepreneurs, incubators etc. to identify commercialisation opportunities.

People and planning

• Organise presentations and other engagement sessions on IP and commercialisation matters
• Provide IP training to Mintek staff
• Ensure stakeholder liaison and engagement across all divisions
• Provide advocacy and awareness of Mintek’s IP and technologies externally
• Assess due diligence reports from junior staff members and provide recommendations
• Match skills, experience, capacity, and resources to opportunities

Compliance management

• Draft, negotiate, and review IP licenses and agreements
• Become an integral member of Mintek’s IP steering committee
• Manage compliance and regulatory aspects of Mintek’s IP portfolio
• Risk profiling and mitigation activities for commercialisation projects
• Adhere to all Mintek’s policies and ethics

Relationship management and reporting

• Stakeholder engagement, including the development of relationships with new stakeholders, stakeholder management and satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining responsive and supportive communication with all constituents
• Report, or provide information on all commercialisation activities
• Lead co-development and co-funding initiatives
• Prepare commercialisation reports to Exco and/or Members of the Board
• Masters degree in science / engineering
• Business qualification (MBA qualification would be an advantage)
• Ideal: Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP)
• Ideal: Knowledge of IP law

Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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