Tech Transfer Manager (UAE National)
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About the Role
Dubai Future Foundation seeks a Tech Transfer Manager to oversee IP identification, protection, management, and commercialization from affiliated research institutes. The role involves managing IP disclosure, portfolio strategy, licensing, and researcher engagement.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the mandatory IP disclosure process across DFF affiliated research institutes
- Manage a centralized IP disclosure and tracking system
- Conduct initial commercial and patentability assessments
- Coordinate with external patent counsel to develop and execute filing strategies
- Build and manage a strategic IP portfolio aligned with DFF priority sectors
- Lead commercialization pathways including technology licensing, JDAs, and spin out company formation
- Prepare non confidential technology summaries and pitch materials
- Act as primary interface for researchers and inventors, building trust and fostering commercial awareness
- Deliver IP and commercialization training sessions to research staff
- Support development and continuous improvement of IP policies and procedures
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience, preferably in research, innovation, or ecosystem development
- Good understanding of intellectual property concepts, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and related IP principles
- Familiarity with IP processes such as registration, protection, and commercialization, as well as frameworks such as WIPO or UAE IP regime
- Proven ability to manage projects or coordinate across multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Policy, International Relations, IP Management, or a related field
- Proficiency in Arabic is a plus
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Where does this role fit into the bigger picture?
- This role is pivotal to advancing Dubai Future Foundation's capacity to capture, protect, and commercialize the intellectual output of its affiliated research institutes.
- It underpins the establishment of a world class Technology Transfer Office aligned with global best practices, driving the systems, processes, and partnerships necessary to convert research into high impact market outcomes.
IP Intake, Evaluation & Protection
- You will oversee the mandatory IP disclosure process across DFF affiliated research institutes.
- You will manage a centralized IP disclosure and tracking system, ensuring timely capture prior to any public disclosure.
- You will conduct initial commercial and patentability assessments, evaluating novelty, protectability, market need, strategic relevance, and feasibility for progression to MVP or commercialization.
- You will coordinate with external patent counsel to develop and execute filing strategies, including provisional, PCT, and national phase filings.
- You will ensure standardized IP assignment and inventor royalty sharing frameworks are applied consistently across DFF entities.
IP Portfolio Management
- You will build and manage a strategic IP portfolio aligned with DFF priority sectors, including deep tech, future industries, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and AI.
- You will develop commercialization and protection strategies for IP assets, including defensive, licensing first, and spin out ready approaches.
- You will maintain accurate IP records, prosecution timelines, and cost tracking mechanisms.
- You will regularly review portfolio performance and recommend pruning, continuation, or escalation strategies as appropriate.
Commercialization & Market Engagement
- You will lead commercialization pathways for DFF technologies, including technology licensing, Joint Development Agreements (JDAs), and spin out company formation in collaboration with venture creation teams.
- You will prepare non confidential technology summaries, pitch materials, and commercialization collateral for industry partners and investors.
- You will support industry matchmaking efforts in partnership with industry liaisons and business development teams.
- You will participate in reverse pitches, demo days, and partner briefings to showcase DFF technologies and innovation capabilities.
Researcher Engagement & Capacity Building
- You will act as the primary interface for researchers and inventors, building trust and fostering commercial awareness across the research ecosystem.
- You will deliver IP and commercialization training sessions to research staff, covering topics such as disclosure best practices, publication timing, and IP strategy.
- You will advise researchers on aligning technical development with market needs while maintaining academic rigor.
- You will foster a commercialization positive research culture across DFF laboratories and affiliated institutes.
Governance, Policy & Process Development
- You will support the development and continuous improvement of IP policies, disclosure procedures, royalty and equity distribution frameworks, and conflict of interest processes.
- You will ensure compliance with UAE laws, international IP frameworks, and DFF governance standards.
- You will prepare internal reports and dashboards covering disclosure volumes, patents filed and granted, licensing activity, and commercialization outcomes.
Collaboration & Ecosystem Integration
- You will work closely with venture managers, industry liaisons, and legal, finance, and policy teams to support commercialization and ecosystem development initiatives.
- You will represent DFF within regional and international innovation ecosystems, including universities, investors, accelerators, corporates, and research institutions.
- You will benchmark DFF’s Technology Transfer Office performance against leading global technology transfer organizations and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
Who we’re looking for?
- You will have minimum 6 years of professional experience, preferably in research, innovation, or ecosystem development.
- You will have good understanding of intellectual property concepts, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and related IP principles.
- You will have familiarity with IP processes such as registration, protection, and commercialization, as well as frameworks such as WIPO or UAE IP regime.
- You will have proven ability to manage projects or coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
- You will have strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Policy, International Relations, IP Management, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
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