Senior Manager/ Asst Director/Senior Asst Director, Strategic Innovation

2 days ago


Queenstown, New Zealand Agency For Science, Technology And Research Full time

Senior Manager/ Asst Director/Senior Asst Director, Strategic Innovation/Technical-Business Development (GIS)Job DescriptionThe Strategic Innovation role is to support the GIS T-BD office in developing, managing, and tracking each innovation project within the FoS funnel.The incumbent will lead the drive for translation outcomes using the FoS engine as a mechanism, including calling, scouting, and fishing for new innovation ideas, developing innovation projects, and validating/supporting project leaders to achieve funding and eventual spin-off.
Additionally, constant innovation and improvement of the FoS engine will be pursued by working closely with GIS management and I&E to establish successful spin-offs.Key ResponsibilitiesCalling, scouting, and fishing for new innovation ideas within GIS by discussing with PIs, GIS Tech Biz Research Partnership team, and Post-docs.Attend GIS scientific events (e.g., GIS weekly) to scout potential innovation ideas with commercial value.Attend GIS Tech Biz TD showcases/reviews to identify potential innovation ideas from the TDs.Collaborate with Innovation Project Leaders to qualify and validate problem statements.Work with PIs/Innovation Project Leaders to provide commercial assessments/evaluations (e.g., market assessment, validation with industry players) for Innovation Projects.Track, manage, and report on the progress of each innovation project.Act as the main point of contact for GIS and FoS.Manage and oversee the community of EIR, including Innovation Project Leaders, GIS Innovation Fellows, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, and Spun-off Alumni.Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.Job RequirementsDegree in Business Administration or equivalent, or a degree in a scientific discipline related to GIS core businesses (e.g., Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent).Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit, be innovative, and have the drive to create, modify, and build new frameworks to achieve objectives.3-5 years of industry experience in R&D or Business Development in medical devices and life sciences preferred, or related industries.Prior experience leading innovation projects is preferred.Customer-oriented and a team player.Hands-on approach.Ability to build and maintain long-term and short-term partnerships.Occasional travel may be required.
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