Posted Jul 02, 2026 89 views
The Deputy Director (Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization) at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University plays a pivotal role in advancing the university's research and innovation agenda. This position demands a strategic leader who skillfully manages research projects, fosters innovation, and promotes effective technology transfer practices. The Deputy Director spearheads efforts to optimize intellectual property management, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance stakeholder engagement. With at least ten years of experience, the ideal candidate brings comprehensive expertise in orchestrating complex research initiatives, securing grants, and facilitating collaborations that drive the universitys research output and commercial impact.
This role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of research and innovation management, including grant writing, compliance monitoring, and partnership development with internal and external stakeholders. Although this position does not entail direct team management, the Deputy Director must demonstrate excellent project management capabilities and a capacity to collaborate across various university departments and external entities. Strong skills in strategic planning, technology transfer, and stakeholder relationship management are crucial to creating sustainable research and innovation ecosystems that align with the universitys mission and goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate research and innovation management activities to promote the university's research agenda.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance intellectual property management and technology transfer processes.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks and policies governing research activities.
- Drive grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure financial resources supporting research projects.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners, funding agencies, and governmental bodies.
- Manage research project portfolios by tracking progress, budgets, and deliverables to ensure timely completion and alignment with objectives.
- Facilitate collaboration and partnership building among academic departments, industry, and research organizations.
- Oversee technology transfer initiatives, ensuring effective commercialization of research outcomes and innovations.
- Utilize compliance monitoring software to support regulatory adherence and reporting requirements.
- Serve as a key liaison between the university and external stakeholders, promoting the universitys research capabilities and innovation opportunities.
- Evaluate and improve current processes related to research project management and innovation commercialization.
- Identify opportunities for capacity building and training to enhance research and innovation competencies within the university community.
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