Technology Transfer Officer

2 weeks ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte
**Networking and Marketing**
- Developing and maintaining relationships with SU's academic and research community to stimulate innovation and intellectual property (IP) awareness.
- Assisting with the disclosure process and promoting a culture of innovation within the University.
- Creating and distributing marketing material for SU technologies and Innovus initiatives.
- Representing SU and giving presentations at conferences and networking events.
- Coordinating and supporting events to showcase SU innovations and attract external business partners and investors.
- Maintaining and creating content for Innovus's digital platforms (website, social media, and newsletters).

**Evaluation and IP Analysis**
- Reviewing and assessing technology disclosures for technical merit and commercial potential.
- Conducting prior art and market research to inform IP strategy and commercialisation prospects.
- Collaborating with patent attorneys and internal stakeholders on IP filings and protection strategies.
- Supporting the development of commercialisation pathways (e.g., licensing, partnerships, or spin-out formation).

**Commercialisation and Business Development**
- Identifying potential commercial and industry partners for new technologies.
- Proactively marketing and selling SU innovations globally.
- Supporting the structuring and negotiation of licensing agreements and other commercial deals.
- Liaising with internal teams to monitor ongoing commercial relationships and agreements.
- Assisting with developing business cases or commercialisation plans for high-potential innovations.

**Communication and Strategic Engagement**
- Working closely with the Deputy Director: Technology Transfer and the broader Innovus team.
- Contributing to internal reports, dashboards, and documentation on TTO performance and project progress.
- Engaging with the SU LaunchLab and other partners on entrepreneurial development activities.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of technology transfer practices at SU.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- Master's degree in a science or engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated success in technology commercialisation and innovation.
- An extensive network across various industries.
- At least two years' working experience in a technology commercialisation setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- The ability to translate technical language into marketing material that is easily understood by anyone.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Self-driven, proactive, and flexible.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure.
- Willingness to travel.
- A valid driver's licence and own transport.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- The ability to use artificial intelligence tools in an ethical and constructive manner to enhance productivity.
- Exposure to intellectual property, commercialisation processes, or technology transfer.
- Familiarity with South Africa's IPR Act (51 of 2008) and/or university IP policies.
- Experience in a technology sales capacity.
- Experience working in or with academic or research environments.
- Basic project management experience or training.

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