BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER x2 – Midlands State University (MSU) 125 views

Vacancy

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three (3) years of working experience in a research and development environment.
• Expertise in financial engineering and financial modelling is a distinct added advantage.
• The candidate must possess good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills at all levels within and outside the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grasping technical concepts quickly, and translating these into commercially viable proposals;
• Preparing and recommending optimal deal structuring of potential spin-out companies and/or license potential.
• Identifying potential industry partners for specific technology commercialisation opportunities;
• Engaging in technology licensing and new venture formation processes, in particular structuring, negotiating, and closing deals;
• Identifying and engaging suitable commercial contributing partners and investors;
• Engaging in the structuring, negotiation, and closing of licensing deals and new venture formation;
• Mentorship on entrepreneurship/start-ups or spin-off culture.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer.  In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.