Research Commercialization Manager - BIO

Job Purpose:

To Initiate, manage, and monitor commercialization of Biomedical Science focused research outcomes through innovative commercialization models and mechanisms

Key Result Areas

• Create, manage, and monitor University Biomedical Science (BIO) focused technology portfolio towards a commercial route to market
• Lead HBKU R&D Corp. BIO focused commercialization activities from initiation to completion
• Perform Innovation Readiness Level (IRL) Assessments regularly to develop systems and processes alongside colleagues, by which projects can be managed efficiently and effectively
• Identify commercialization opportunities and to determine optimal commercialization pathways for the University’s BIO focused intellectual outcomes
• Increase the number and/or quality of successful technology and knowledge transfer agreements via either licensing, service agreements, product creation and dissemination or spin-out company formation in partnership with the relevant OIIR Team
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and use insights to guide and shape commercialization strategies
• Support preparation of internal commercialization strategy documents, policies, and procedures
• Prepare, review, assess, and manage research commercialization agreements
• Manage the commercial transactions and ensure compliance license obligations in collaboration with relevant OIIR Team member (s)
• Participate where required in university-wide communications events to increase awareness, interest in and demand for research commercialization, including staff development
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of commercialization activities
• Produce appropriate real-time reports and data analyses
• Represent the OIIR on appropriate groups, committees or bodies that may be constituted from time to time
• Build and maintain effective relationships with HBKU members
• Identify and promote external funding opportunities for commercialization activities in collaboration with relevant OIIR Team member (s)
• Facilitate and develop commercialization partnerships with key national, regional, and international industries, government, and research entities
• Provide advice and guidance to OIIR ED on research activities that are potential external investment or commercialization opportunities
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, University policies and procedures in respect of intellectual property, patents, licensing, and commercialization activities

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in law, business, economics or relevant engineering and 8-10 years of relevant full-time work experience, 3 of which at a supervisory level. Postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in Biomedical Science (BIO) focused idea/product/technology commercialization, business development, and technology & knowledge transfer.
• Strong knowledge and experience in innovation ecosystem within and beyond Academia.
• In depth knowledge of market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and industry trends in Biomedical Science sector.
• Excellent knowledge of funding and investment processes for new technologies
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, regulatory requirements and compliance, related to biomedical technologies and products.
• Proven track record of successfully bringing biomedical research or technologies to market.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications