Director ORIC

Job Title: Research Manager

Full Time position responsible for managing and enhancing the research activities of the university, developing research policies and priorities, and working on fundraising for research. The role involves mobilizing faculty, business community, and industry for research commercialization, while serving as an effective advocate for research within the university and to its broader community of stakeholders and supporters.

The ideal candidate should possess an entrepreneurial mindset and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. Strong ties with local government, business/industry, entrepreneur, university, and social communities are essential. Proven leadership experience in managing and growing non-profit organizations is required.

The responsibilities include:

1. Implementing the strategy and business development plan required to execute program initiatives to enhance the progress of the ORIC.
2. Managing the operational aspects of the ORIC.
3. Working closely with the board of advance studies and research / office of sponsored research, business/technology incubators, and University Science & Technology Park (if any).
4. Monetizing royalty streams from licenses.
5. Drafting and monitoring the department budget.
6. Overseeing the IP webpage, in conjunction with the web committee.
7. Collaborating with the Development Office to promote Institute IP success stories and leveraging these success stories to enhance commercialization efforts.
8. Collaborating with the Principal Liaison for Technical Marketing and Licensing on the commercialization of the Institute's IP in coordination with the manager of industrial linkage.

PhD with expertise in research and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Salary: Salary package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.