Principal Research Engineer (Programme and Business Development Director) Permanent

We’re looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.

• Schedule, attend and follow up on projects meetings and ensure projects deliverables are met
• Act as the central Point of Contact (POC) with regards to all projects and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure reports and submissions are timely and accurate
• Provide secretariate support to working committee and governing board
• Strategize and position centre research & development solutions and services to seek out new opportunities and expand/enhance existing opportunities
• Work and collaborate with industry partners to formulate new projects and secure funding for the research centre
• Perform business development outreach activities with external parties to forge partnerships
• Support towards planning and overseeing of networking events and activities organized to foster industry collaborations and entrepreneurship development
• Establishing good working relationships with collaborators and industry partners
• Carry out research and analysis of market gaps and needs of the industry in relation to the projects carried out within the centre
• Promote and drive innovation in technologies, processes, and tools for existing projects

• Bachelor degree in any field with at least 10 years of relevant experience including industry experience
• Excellent negotiation, oral and written communication with excellent inter-personal skills
• Able to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders effectively
• Meticulous with strong planning & organizational skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Able to work under tight deadlines, multi-task and work in a fast- moving environment
• Must be adept at reading complex research and license agreements; diagnosing complex business, interpersonal, and interorganisational issues
• Ability to multi-task, self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently, and in a team