Senior Manager - Technology Transfer and Management

Job Description

Job Title

Senior Manager Technology Transfer and Management

Location:

Head Office, New Delhi

Reporting To

Vice President and Domain Lead

Job Purpose

To lead the South-South technology transfer initiatives of Development Alternatives Group for climate change mitigation and improved resource efficiency in India and across the world

• Work with in-house and external research teams to help translate their ideas and expertise into projects that make a verifiable difference to commercial businesses (external and internal) through technology licensing and support in the field of building materials and technologies, cementitous materials, industrial wastes and related areas.
• - Identifying commercial strategies for transferring technologies to industry in India and abroad including supporting proof-of-concept activities and marketing to potential end-users
• Negotiating appropriate licensing contracts, technology transfer fees, royalties etc. in conjunction with legal experts
• Application for patents, copyright and registered trademarks for protecting in-house technology development
• Ensuring technology transfer activities support the generation of research impact by in-house research team
• Liasoning with Universities, Institutes and Organizations for sourcing and development of technologies through research partnerships and collaborative projects
• Monitoring research opportunities, announcements, donor trends, and support teams in creating new businesses.
• Building a network of professional business contacts - clients, consultant companies and individual experts to identify potential partnerships.
• Project management including project planning, monitoring, reporting, writing, research and documentation; responsible for overall quality of project delivery.
• Management of project team to ensure seamless and high-quality delivery.
• Networking with national and international organization in the sustainable development arena to increase visibility of Group work and open new business opportunities

Desired Qualification

Post graduate / Doctorate in Engineering/ Science/ Management

1. 10 years experience in management of research outcomes through licensing, partnerships and commercial businesses

Required as Regular / Contractual Employee

Regular

Desired Category

Senior Manager C3

• Commercial acumen with ambition to achieve results
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Management skills with ability to negotiate licensing and commercial proposals
• Experience of dealing with Govt., and National/International clients
• Self-motivated, disciplined and organized
• Practical knowledge of computer softwares
• Ability to communicate fluently in English