Assistant Director, TTO (Intellectual Property (IP) Protection)

• Negotiate and secure research collaboration and licensing agreements with external partners for a win-win deal while safeguarding SITs interest.
• Ensure adherence to contractual and grant obligations, IP laws and IP registration process and protection and government laws and regulations.
• Manage and support the disclosure, protection, and commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP), including assessing commercial potential and valuation of IP, recommending appropriate IP protection measures to maximise adoption of IP.
• Educate researchers about intellectual property policies and opportunities, and providing advisory and guidance on research output disclosures, patent applications, and technology marketing to maximize the potential of the IP.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with principal investigators (PI), technology transfer divisions of co-PIs, regional, national, and international licensing partners and investors to maximize IP licensing opportunities.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies to match industry and public agency needs with the university's IP generated from research and innovation projects.
• Maintain a portfolio of IP with commercial potential and appropriate protection measures.

• Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Law, Science, Engineering, or Technology Management.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property laws, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Familiarity with the processes involved in technology transfer and commercialization, including licensing and startup creation.
• Basic knowledge of market research and analysis techniques to identify commercial opportunities.
• At least 10 years of experience in technology transfer, IP management, or a related field.
• Proven track record of working with industry partners, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of professionals.

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