Executive Director Technology, Transfer and Innovation (5 Year) Contract

Vereeniging - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Job Description

Key performance areas include but not limited to:

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:ensuring alignment with the institutional goals efficient resource allocation and financial accountability.
Policy & Governance: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technology transfer strategies and policies adjusting as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

A Masters Degree or NQF level 9 in Engineering Management / Technology Management / Business Administration / Digital Innovation or related fields.

Required Experience

Minimum 8 - 10 years 5 years of which must have been at SeniorManagement within the Technology Transfer and Innovation or similarenvironment
Excellent knowledge and understanding of intellectual property laws licensing agreements entrepreneurship and the commercialisation process.
Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of different constituencies internally and externally.
Proven experience in a leadership role within technology transfer commercialisation or innovation management.

Added Advantage

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.

Technical Skills and Competencies

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
Analytical thinking/Problem solving

Required Experience:

Director

Job Description

Key performance areas include but not limited to:

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:ensuring alignment with the institutional goals efficient resource allocation and financial accountability.
Policy & Governance: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technology transfer strategies and policies adjusting as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

A Masters Degree or NQF level 9 in Engineering Management / Technology Management / Business Administration / Digital Innovation or related fields.

Required Experience

Minimum 8 - 10 years 5 years of which must have been at SeniorManagement within the Technology Transfer and Innovation or similarenvironment
Excellent knowledge and understanding of intellectual property laws licensing agreements entrepreneurship and the commercialisation process.
Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of different constituencies internally and externally.
Proven experience in a leadership role within technology transfer commercialisation or innovation management.

Added Advantage

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.

Technical Skills and Competencies