Technology Transfer Officer

- Technology Transfer Officer

Technology Transfer Officer

Institution: Prince Sultan University Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Category: Economic and Business Development; Institutional Research and Planning Posted: September 24, 2024 Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Full-Time

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop IP licensing and commercialization strategies for all PSU Research labs and groups. Provide administrative support to establish Industry liaison and partnership development to build and maintain relationships with industry partners. Develop commercialization and scaling strategies and provide administrative assistance to faculty in bringing university innovations to market. Provide administrative support to facilitate collaborative research agreements between the university and industry partners, ensuring that IP rights and commercialization opportunities are clearly defined. Administratively manage sponsored research agreements where the industry funds specific research projects with potential commercial outcomes. Negotiate terms for licensing deals, collaborative research agreements, and other contracts involving the university's IP Ensure that all agreements comply with legal and regulatory standards, both within the university and the wider industry context. Address and manage any conflicts of interest that may arise from commercialization activities, ensuring transparency and ethical practices. Develop commercialization and scaling strategies and assist research labs in bringing university innovations to market. Work on developing modus operandi, policies, and TORs for establishing start-up companies with shared equity among PSU stakeholders including academics, students, and the university. Provide administrative support in business planning, securing investment, and navigating regulatory requirements. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required.

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