Research manager 2026/CP/177

Senior Manager – Technology Transfer and Innovation

University of A Coruña – CITIC Research Centre

Location: CITIC, Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the activities of the Technology Transfer and Innovation Unit, defining priorities, objectives and monitoring mechanisms, and preparing activity and result reports.
• Analyze research results to identify opportunities for valorisation and exploitation, facilitating transfer to the market.
• Promote innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives based on research outcomes, in collaboration with companies, investors and stakeholders.
• Build and strengthen relationships with companies and organisations in the ICT sector.
• Identify funding opportunities and support the preparation of proposals for R&D&I, innovation and technology transfer activities.
• Coordinate the preparation, processing and monitoring of contracts, agreements, technology transfer agreements and financial proposals.
• Manage, coordinate and monitor collaborative projects with public and private organisations.
• Advise research staff on technology transfer, commercialization and university‑industry collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or a Master’s degree at MECES level 3.
• Valid international accreditation as a Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) issued by the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP).
• Experience in technology transfer, commercialization and university‑industry collaboration.
• Strong communication, negotiation and project management skills.
• Knowledge of research funding mechanisms and grant proposal development.

The University of A Coruña guarantees selection processes based on merit, transparency and equal opportunities (OTM‑R Policies), within the framework of the European HR Excellence in Research accreditation.

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