Director ORIC

Full Time Manage and enhance the research activities of the university, develop research policies and priorities, work for fundraising for research, mobilize faculty, business community, and industry for research commercialization, and serve as an effective advocate for research with the university and its broader community of stakeholders and supporters. The ideal candidate should have an entrepreneurial mindset and 10 years of relevant experience. Additionally, strong ties with the local government, business/industry, entrepreneur, university, and social communities are essential. Proven leadership experience in managing and growing non-profit organizations is also required.

The candidate will implement the strategy and business development plan required to execute program initiatives to enhance the progress of the ORIC. The position also manages the operational aspects of the ORIC and will work in close liaison with the Board of Advance Studies and Research, the Office of Sponsored Research, Business/Technology Incubators, and the University Science & Technology Park (if any). Responsibilities include:

1. Monetizing royalty streams from licenses
2. Drafting and monitoring the department budget
3. Overseeing the IP webpage in conjunction with the web committee
4. Working with the Development Office to promote Institute IP success stories
5. Utilizing success stories to leverage commercialization efforts
6. 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 commensurate with qualification and experience.