The role of the Assistant Director of Business Development, Industry Relations is to create, plan, develop, and facilitate productive and growing relationships between UNC Chapel Hill and industry partners within the U.S. and internationally. The Assistant Director will develop and manage a collection of prospective partner companies and be responsible for executing partnerships that increase the total size of the partnered-program portfolio. To do so will require the Assistant Director identify prospects and create new partnerships between them and the university by developing an understanding of the strategic technology and business challenges of the companies and by maintaining in-depth knowledge of UNC Chapel Hill scholarship and research, activities, and resources, and accurately matching them to the interests of the companies. The Assistant Director will maintain productive relationships and encourage collaboration with UNC Chapel Hill departments, laboratories, centers, and faculty and identify new opportunities for company-UNC interaction and collaboration. When there are specific or broad areas of potential interaction the Assistant Director will plan and execute a series of company-specific meetings and events with UNC faculty and will proactively identify and bring science and technology developments and opportunities of potential value to the attention of prospective partner companies. The Assistant Director will develop and nurture strategic communication with other UNC administrative units and also participate in office-wide programs, conference development, and faculty liaison activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
One to three years of experience in corporate and industry relations or related industry/academy experience. Familiarity with multi-dimensions of industry partnerships including intellectual property and technology transfer issues, federal grants, grant and contract management and philanthropic development. Demonstrated success in setting and achieving portfolio development goals. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Mastery of the basic principles and techniques of successful relationship building as they pertain to the identification, solicitation and support of corporate partners in an academic setting. Ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive, research university setting. Ability to work effectively with faculty researchers and teams, administrators, and volunteers. Willingness to do extensive travel. A strong drive to be successful. A high energy level. Integrity/sincerity.Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering. An advanced degree, masters or PhD preferred.
Position Number:
NF0004138
Posting Date:
11/18/2019
Closing Date:
12/18/2019
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funded:
No
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