Technology Transfer Manager

Job Reference Number: R956A Department: Grants Innovation and Product Development Directorate Business Unit: Industry: Academic Job Type: Contract Positions Available: 1 Salary: Market Related GIPD division is seeking to appoint a Technology Transfer Manager to manage innovation activities at the SAMRC, specifically the activities and responsibilities of the SAMRC’s Technology Transfer Office. Job Description GIPD division is seeking to appoint a Technology Transfer Manager to manage innovation activities at the SAMRC, specifically the activities and responsibilities of the SAMRC’s Technology Transfer Office. The incumbent will report to a Senior Program Manager and will be responsible for the following strategic and core areas: Responsibilities: IP management and technology transfer Identify, evaluate, protect, manage and commercialize IP developed by the SAMRC. Facilitate and raise funding for product development and market introduction. Manage SAMRC’s compliance with the IPR Act. Prepare and disseminate marketing materials and deliver presentations on the TTO and technologies. Awareness raising and relationship building with SAMRC units. Manage the SAMRC-TIA Seed fund, including: Run RFAs Manage proposal reviews and approvals. Manage the seed fund awards. Provide secretariat function for the SAMRC-TIA Seed Fund Steering Committee Stakeholder liaison Collaborate & interact with other TTOs and inventors, industry, and other research and development entities. Participate in the national innovation agenda. Independently liaise with internal stakeholders: GIPD Program Manager and Executive Director, Other GIPD staff, Support department staff, SAMRC researchers. Facilitate and co-host meetings/delegations with external stakeholders. Facilitate the preparation of stakeholder communication materials (e.g. agenda, website material, presentations, reports, marketing materials, press releases, project pamphlets, etc.). Contract Duration 3 years Remuneration R 966 586.00 per annum (CTC) Job Requirements Core Requirements: 4 Year degree or Bachelor’s Degree with Honours or equivalent in the Life Sciences or related fields (including Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.) Completion of at least two recognized IP/Tech Transfer training workshops At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in the field of technology transfer, including intellectual property management and commercialization. General project management experience, including managing reporting, contract compliance, managing outputs and managing budgets, where applicable Advantageous: Experience in protecting and commercializing technologies in a public research environment, especially in the health arena Experience in general innovation support Experience in managing seed funds. Demonstrated experience in working across academia, government departments and industry. Some business or marketing experience Closing Date: 24 July 2026