Manager, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a Master’s degree from a recognised university which should be in Engineering, Sciences or a closely related field.  

Candidates should also possess:

• At least five (5) years’ relevant experience in Industry
• Knowledge of IP Commercialisation
• IP audit skills for commercial and social returns 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Certification in Business Administration, with specialisation in Financial Management, Innovation, Entrepreneurship or a related field
• At least three (3) years’ working at a recognised tertiary institution or university
• Proficiency in the area of Contract Negotiation
• Proficiency in Programme Management, including financial management 
• Certification in Contract Law will be considered an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with Academics and Researchers to identify and strategising IP opportunities with commercial, financial and social impact
• Meeting with private and public sector for due diligence and marketing feedback and designing of funding proposals
• Developing and staying abreast of high impact research areas nationally, regionally and globally for commercial and social potential
• Initiating marketing strategies and negotiations with potential investors/licensees
• Providing commercial input required for contractual agreements
• Managing, monitoring and assessing performance of agreements
• Performing other duties related to this role, inclusive of but not limited to special projects being assigned, such as technology transfer - awareness workshops to campus audiences or presentations on UWI STA commercialisation
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Director, St. Augustine Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (StACIE) or designate

Personal Attributes

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

Candidates should also:

• Be able to communicate within complex relationships (social, technological, environmental, other related and cross-cutting concepts to a range of commercial and non-commercial audiences)
• Display strong Inter-personal skills
• Have the ability to lead diverse, specialised groups
• Be self-motivated and visionary  

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.