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Executive Director Technology, Transfer and Innovation (5 Year) Contract
Job summary
A higher education institution is seeking an Executive Director of Technology Transfer and Innovation. This role focuses on strategic leadership, innovation management, and stakeholder liaison. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and have 8-10 years of senior management experience in technology transfer. Responsibilities include driving innovation, managing resources, and evaluating transfer strategies. The position offers a contract role based in Gauteng, South Africa, promoting the commercialization of research and tech development.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree or NQF level 9 in relevant fields.
- Minimum of 8-10 years experience in senior management in Technology Transfer and Innovation.
- Excellent knowledge of intellectual property laws and commercialization processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the TTIs strategic plan.
- Drive innovation and create a culture of new ideas.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry partners.
Skills
Education
Our client in Higher Education sector is looking for Executive Director Technology Transfer and Innovation to promote innovation and the commercialisation of new knowledge by undertaking basic and applied research and the promotion of technology and transfer.
- Strategic leadership: Lead the development and execution of the TTIs strategic plan ensuring alignment with national and institutional priorities.
- Innovation Management: Drive innovation and create a culture that supports new ideas and solutions.
- Stakeholder Management and Liaison: Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, investors, academic partners and internal departments to maximise technology impact.
- Resources & People Management: Build, lead and mentor a high-performing team in technology transfer, licensing and innovation.
- Budgeting, Management and Resource Allocation: Ensure alignment with institutional goals, efficient resource allocation and financial accountability.
- Policy & Governance: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technology transfer strategies and policies, adjusting as needed.
- Qualifications
- A Masters Degree or NQF level 9 in Engineering Management / Technology Management / Business Administration / Digital Innovation or related fields.
- Minimum 8 - 10 years experience, 5 years of which must have been in Senior Management within Technology Transfer and Innovation or similar environment.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of intellectual property laws, licensing agreements, entrepreneurship and the commercialization process.
- Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of constituencies internally and externally.
- Proven experience in a leadership role within technology transfer, commercialization or innovation management.
- Knowledge of academic research and administrative processes, regulatory frameworks and challenges of universities in emerging markets.
- Excellent knowledge, understanding, and networking with fundraising, philanthropic foundations, corporate social investment and the university environment.
- Experience in the higher Education sector will be an added advantage.
- Analytical thinking / Problem solving
- Interpersonal relationships
- Building partnerships
- People management
- Resource management
- Strategic leadership
- Data-informed decision-making and judgement
- Conceptual thinking
- Impact and influence
- Planning & organizing
- Attention to detail
- Results and deadline oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent teamwork
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