Executive Officer II(s) [carrying the job title of ‘Project Manager (Technology Transfer)’]

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with research centres to support IP protection and commercialisation of R&D outcomes.
Manage IP portfolios including invention disclosure, patent filing, and outside-counsel coordination.
Negotiate industry collaboration agreements, licensing deals, and start-up/spin-off arrangements.
Ensure technology transfer activities comply with University and ITC policies and regulations.
Coordinate and organise business development events and outreach activities.
Conduct ad-hoc projects and perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Technology, Law, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years' post-qualification executive experience, preferably in IP management and/or R&D commercialisation.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proactive work attitude with competence in multitasking and ability to work independently under pressure.
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Strong computer literacy.
Experience in university knowledge transfer offices or research institutes highly preferred.

Contract basis for up to 2 years (with contract-end gratuity for a 2-year contract), renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.