Technology Partnership Officer (TPO)

Responsibilities:

• Performs administrative and technical tasks to facilitate innovation and commercialization of technologies and/or products to benefit society.
• Conduct surveys to know the innovation needs of organizations and the local community to provide feedback that steers the various innovation activities in the university
• Coordinate exhibitions of innovative products at various events
• Research grant opportunities and help in drafting applications.
• Promoting the organization's capabilities, value propositions, and licensing portfolio to the industry
• Advancement of innovative technologies from the university through market adoption via industry collaboration, access to translational funds, licensing, or startup formation.
• Drive industry engagement and partnerships
• Arrange business meetings with prospective partners
• Work with the legal team to translate partnership deals into contracts and MoUs
• Provide useful feedback on industry trends around the innovation ecosystem to the management
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing partners

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or sciences is preferred
• Exceptional command of English and strong communication skills At least one year of relevant experience working in driving partnerships
• A master’s degree in any field is an added advantage
• Relevant certifications will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Intellectual Property (IP) Management
• Demonstrated ability to develop excellent, high-level written communication in English.
• Strategic Planning
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Project Management