Boğaziçi CT3
Deputy Director (Strategy and Business Development)
CENTER FOR TARGETED THERAPY TECHNOLOGIES (CT³)
BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY
CENTER FOR TARGETED THERAPY TECHNOLOGIES (CT³)
Boğaziçi University Center for Targeted Therapy Technologies (CT³) is seeking a “Deputy Director (Strategy and Business Development)” to oversee the integrated management of project and technology transfer, strategic partnerships, business development, and commercialization activities in line with the Center’s strategic development objectives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to establishing CT³’s strategic development, partnership, and technology transfer approach in line with its strategic objectives and manage the implementation of relevant activities.
Lead efforts to translate the Center’s scientific and technological capabilities into national and international partnerships, projects, technology transfer, and commercialization opportunities.
Coordinate the Projects and Technology Transfer and Strategic Partnerships and Business Development functions and ensure their effective operation in line with objectives.
Develop strategic partnerships with universities, research organizations, public institutions, industrial organizations, investors, and other stakeholders.
Evaluate national and international funding, support programs, and project opportunities and match relevant opportunities with CT³’s research and technology portfolio.
Develop models for strengthening university–industry collaborations and connecting CT³’s research infrastructure with industry and other stakeholders.
Coordinate technology transfer, intellectual property rights, licensing, commercialization, and venture creation processes with relevant stakeholders.
Lead activities that support the conversion of technologies, know-how, and research outputs developed within the Center into economic and societal value.
Monitor CT³’s existing and potential partnerships and project portfolio and develop recommendations on new business development areas and strategic opportunities.
Coordinate efforts with relevant teams to strengthen the Center’s national and international visibility, partnership networks, and position within the ecosystem.
Track objectives and performance indicators related to the area of responsibility and regularly report results to the Center Director.
Carry out other managerial responsibilities assigned by the Center Director within the scope of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, natural sciences, health/life sciences, business, economics, or related fields.
- Preferably a master’s or doctoral degree.
- Experience in R&D, technology, healthcare/life sciences, university–industry collaboration, or the research ecosystem.
- Strong experience in one or more areas such as strategic business development, project development/management, technology transfer, or commercialization.
- Preferably knowledge and experience with national and/or international funding and support mechanisms.
- Experience working and developing partnerships in multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary environments.
- Experience in team and process management.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, negotiation, representation, and relationship-management skills.
- Results- and value-oriented mindset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced English proficiency (C1–C2 level).
- PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Experience in technology transfer offices, research infrastructures/centers, universities, technoparks, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, or healthcare technology; knowledge of intellectual property rights and licensing processes; and experience working with international research and innovation programs.
Deputy Director (Strategy and Business Development)
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