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  • Posted: Mar 5, 2021
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    The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific...
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    Commercialisation Manager

    The CSIR has three temporary vacancies for Commercialisation Managers in the Mining, Manufacturing, Defence and Security Division . The incumbent(s) will be accountable for implementing the commercialisation strategy and drive various initiatives for the Division. This position is based in Pretoria.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Originate, structure, negotiate and close commercialisation transactions involving advanced technologies;
    • Evaluate the strength and advancement of the research relating to inventions and assess commercial potential;
    • Develop, recommend and implement commercialisation strategies for inventions and technologies at varying stages of maturity; evaluate capital needs, market potential and return on investment ; interact effectively with the research community, attorneys, external business professionals, financiers and corporate partners;
    • Package technology / intellectual property (IP) for commercialisation and develop commercialisation / business cases in collaboration with technical and support teams
    • Acquire and implement appropriate modes of commercialisation for IP / technology opportunities including licensing, partnerships and new venture creation, taking into account relevant aspects that include regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. Reserve Bank approvals, PFMA, IPR Act);
    • Remodel, advice on, and review proposals, technology development and commercialisation arrangements and contracts;
    • Amplify, lead, and manage intellectual property development and protection strategies; managing the intellectual property portfolio and associated reporting;
    • Account for a robust, balanced portfolio and pipeline of commercialisation and intellectual property projects and leads;
    • Effectively use market / business intelligence to inform the division and clusters’ Research Development and Innovation (RDI) agenda, facilitate development of technologies for current and future competitiveness and ensure collaboration with industry and relevant parties locally and internationally;
    • Lead and maintain in-depth stakeholder engagement in industry and the public sector at large;
    • Demonstrate knowledge of all relevant legislation policies and processes.
       

    Qualifications, Skills And Experience

    • A Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, finance with at least five years’ commercialisation experience in industry or leading research and technology Organisation (RTO);
    • A post graduate qualification in Intellectual Property/Tech Transfer/Technology Management or relevant qualification is a requirement;
    • Legal , business , finance qualification would be an added advantage;
    • Relevant industry experience, knowledge and networks for technology commercialisation and resource mobilisation;
    • Relevant industry experience, knowledge and expertise in the development of commercialisation strategies, business cases, valuation, deal structuring and negotiation
    • Excellent communicator with strong business acumen;
    • High-level stakeholder management and industry-related networks;
    • Excellent communicator with strong, demonstrable business acumen; and
    • Strong people management and organisational development skills.

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