Director, Industry

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Partnership Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to identify opportunities for cultivating and building a robust pipeline of partnerships with key industry stakeholders.

• Formulate and execute strategies to strengthen and expand partnerships with industry leaders, advancing the university’s strategic objectives.

• Identify and capitalize on university-wide opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

• Foster strong partnerships with industry sectors and public agencies, promoting engagement across a dynamic cross-industry ecosystem.

Curriculum Innovation and Industry Integration

• Design strategies to integrate academic curricula with global and industry trends, ensuring relevance and future-readiness of educational programs.

• Promote greater involvement of industry professionals in curriculum design, teaching, and mentorship programs to bridge the gap between academia and the workforce.

• Encourage the integration of interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunities, such as internships, industry-led projects, and hands-on training.

Leadership and Oversight

• Lead and oversee key university-industry partnership initiatives at the university level, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and priorities.

• Champion innovative university-industry initiatives in research and education, enhancing the university’s competitive edge in global and regional contexts.

• Work closely with stakeholders across colleges, schools, and research centers to facilitate cross-functional synergies and streamline initiatives for greater impact.

Governance and Performance Monitoring

• Oversee central governance and data management processes to ensure alignment with institutional objectives, track progress, and measure performance effectively.

• Establish policies for research funding, publication standards, and collaborations with industry to support high-impact initiatives and maintain compliance with global standards.

• Promote success stories of university-industry collaborations to attract additional partnerships and funding opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Organize industry-academia conferences, networking events, and expos to showcase collaborative achievements and strengthen ties with industry stakeholders.

• Address resistance to change by engaging stakeholders in co-creation processes and maintaining transparent communication throughout all initiatives.

• Build trust and buy-in among faculty, staff, and external partners through clear and consistent messaging.

Capacity Building and Change Management

• Train faculty and staff to adapt to new collaboration models and evolving industry expectations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

• Promote professional development opportunities to equip academic and administrative teams with the skills needed to sustain and grow partnerships.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with strong administration management experience in a Research & Development environment.

• Significant experience in a leadership role involving university-industry collaborations, strategic planning or organization development. 

• Proven track record of successfully managing and expanding large-scale partnerships and initiatives.

• Proven leadership experience in managing strategic partnerships and collaborations, preferably within an academic or industry setting.

• Strong understanding of global and industry trends in education, research, and technology.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Expertise in governance, data management and performance measurement.

• A visionary mindset with a demonstrated ability to innovate and lead change effectively.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.