Thumbay International Research Center is seeking a dynamic and Strategic director who leads business initiatives that drive Incubator program, partnerships, funding opportunities, and commercialization of research outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a financially viable sustainable Incubator program structure for Gulf Medical university students & alumni
- Develop and implement the business development strategy aligned with the institute's research and innovation goals.
- Lead the business growth and operational oversight ensuring sustainability, utilization, and revenue generation.
- Identify and secure industry collaborations, and strategic alliances with national and international organizations
- Explore funding opportunities, grants, sponsorships, and investment partnerships to support research programs and projects.
- Lead initiatives related to commercialization of research outputs, intellectual property, and technology transfer.
- Establish collaborations with biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and technology companies.
- Represent the institute in industry forums, conferences, and networking events to enhance visibility and strategic engagement.
- Support the development of innovation hubs, and incubation initiatives
- Monitor market trends in research and healthcare innovation to identify growth opportunities
- Prepare partnership agreements, and strategic reports for senior leadership.
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Additional qualifications in business administration will be preferred
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Incubator design & implementation, business administration, partnerships, or strategic growth within research institutes, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or academic organizations.
- Proven experience in building strategic collaborations and securing research funding.
- Experience working with academic research environments or innovation ecosystems is highly desirable
Skills and Competencies
- Strong strategic planning and business administration skills.
- Excellent networking, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
- Understanding of Incubator, research commercialization, intellectual property, and innovation ecosystems.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams including researchers, clinicians, and industry partners.
- Knowledge of global trends in precision medicine, biotechnology, and healthcare
