Job Opportunity – Director of Innovation, NovaUCD
University College Dublin (UCD) is currently seeking to appoint a Director of Innovation who will drive innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation of research outputs within the University and provide strategic leadership to further develop NovaUCD.
Reporting to the Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact, the Director of Innovation will enhance UCD’s status as a leading university in innovation, entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer.
The Director will build and sustain partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders such as researchers, faculty, government departments, state agencies, and industry to ensure UCD contributes maximally to Ireland’s national innovation ecosystem.
They will also oversee the management of services and programmes provided by NovaUCD including knowledge and technology transfer, IP, and campus company and enterprise development programmes.
The successful individual will bring a strong track record of strategic senior leadership experience in a third level institution or similar large organisation and evidence of innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation of research outputs. In addition, they will have demonstrable experience developing and sustaining relationships with stakeholders across the higher education, public and private sectors.
For further information, including details of how to apply, visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/4464/director_of_innovation_novaucd/ or visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ and search using reference number 7653.
Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae, detailing academic and professional qualifications and experience, full employment history and relevant achievements.
Note: Closing date for applications is 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 11 December 2024.
Additional information is available on the Work at UCD website, search jobs for external applicants, using reference number 017900.
ENDS
13 November 2024
For further information contact Micéal Whelan, Communications and Media Relations Manager, NovaUCD, UCD Research and Innovation, e: miceal.whelan@ucd.ie