SAMRC- Grants, Innovation and Product Development (GIPD) Division (CAPE TOWN) The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research.It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression. Technology Transfer Manager Duration: 3-Year Contract GIPD division is seeking to appoint a Technology Transfer Manager to manage innovation activities at the SAMRC, specifically the activities and responsibilities of the SAMRC’s Technology Transfer Office . The incumbent will report to a Senior Program Manager and will be responsible for the following strategic and core areas: Responsibilities: IP management and technology transfer Identify, evaluate, protect, manage and commercialize IP developed by the SAMRC. Facilitate and raise funding for product development and market introduction. Manage SAMRC’s compliance with the IPR Act. Prepare and disseminate marketing materials and deliver presentations on the TTO and technologies. Awareness raising and relationship building with SAMRC units. Management of the SAMRC-TIA Seed fund Manage the SAMRC-TIA Seed fund, including: Run RFAs Manage proposal reviews and approvals. Manage the seed fund awards. Provide secretariat function for the SAMRC-TIA Seed Fund Steering Committee Stakeholder liaison Collaborate&interact with other TTOs and inventors, industry, and other research and development entities. Participate in the national innovation agenda. Independently liaise with internal stakeholders: GIPD Program Manager and Executive Director, Other GIPD staff, Support department staff, SAMRC researchers. Facilitate and co-host meetings/delegations with external stakeholders. Facilitate the preparation of stakeholder communication materials (e.g. agenda, website material, presentations, reports, marketing materials, press releases, project pamphlets, etc.). Core Requirements: 4 Year degree or Bachelor’s Degree with Honours or equivalent in the Life Sciences or related fields (including Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.) Completion of at least two recognized IP/Tech Transfer training workshops At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in the field of technology transfer, including intellectual property management and commercialization General project management experience, including managing reporting, contract compliance, managing outputs and managing budgets, where applicable Advantageous: Experience in protecting and commercializing technologies in a public research environment, especially in the health arena Experience in general innovation support Experience in managing seed funds. Demonstrated experience in working across academia, government departments and industry. Some business or marketing experience Terms&Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date. A salary in the region of R 917 251.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications. Closing date: 27 June 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R717A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA BREEZY HR (SAMRC WEBSITE, www.mrc.ac.za) This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer. Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari' #J-18808-Ljbffr