Senior Innovation and Industry Engagement Leader

1 week ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland beBeeDirector Full time €128,368 - €150,759
Job Overview">

This is a senior executive role, responsible for leading the Institute's innovation and industry engagement strategy.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement innovation and industry engagement strategies to align with the Institute's mission and strategy and the Silicon Island Semiconductor Strategy.
  • Lead the development of strategic partnerships with industry, academia, and government to advance the semiconductor sector.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for the creation of spin-outs, support for start-ups, IP commercialization, externally funded initiatives, ecosystem development activities, and entrepreneurial culture and capability.
  • Ensure the success and sustainability of major externally funded activities such as the EU I-C3Chips Competence Centre and Tyndall's EU Chips Act Pilot Line Activities and the MCCI Technology Centre.
  • Executive responsibility for partnership and mission delivery with relevant State Agencies.

Requirements:
  • Primary degree in engineering, science or technology (or related field) and an MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualification.
  • Ability to develop and lead innovation and industry engagement strategies aligned with the Institute's mission and strategy and the Silicon Island Semiconductor Strategy.
  • Strong knowledge of the semiconductor value chain and ecosystem trends, particularly in the context of the EU Chips Act and industrial research and development.
  • Proven senior-level commercial management experience ideally in the ICT sector with broad technical knowledge of the market for specialist ICT technologies and new venture development.
  • Successful business unit leadership in a similar management role within industry or a research organisation.

Benefits:

The salary scale for this position is Senior Admin IIA (Grade 10), ranging from €128,368 to €150,759 per annum. Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.


Others:

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor William Scanlon. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.

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