Research Development & Industry Relations Manager

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology - known as CALIT2 - is one of four Gray Davis Institutes for Science and Innovation located on University of California campuses. The founding objective of CALIT2 was to create a world-class multidisciplinary research institute to promote discovery and innovation, notably to harness the ubiquity and scale of the internet and wireless technologies to accelerate growth in many different scientific areas and industries that are undergoing a massive transformation. Over two decades, CALIT2 has focused on inter-transdisciplinary research, as well as the creation of new, advanced scientific facilities, and centers and 'living laboratories' to attract and support the nearly 250 UCI faculty who have opted to affiliate with the institute. It also offers programs for workforce development, training and outreach, as well as commercialization paths (e.g. through Techportal) and interfaces with the industry. CalIT2 brings together faculty and students from different schools at UCI, collaborates with other CaliT2 institutes (at UCSD and UCR) and with other California Institutes for Science and Innovation in the University of California.

Your Role on the Team

The Research Development and Industry Relations Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the development, administration, and long-term sustainability of interdisciplinary research, industry-facing, and training initiatives. This position works with the institute leadership to create and advance complex research programs and industry partnerships, develop funding and revenue strategies, oversee programmatic operations, and facilitate collaboration across research, academic, and external stakeholder groups. The role serves as a key driver in advancing institutional priorities through research and program development, innovation and tech transfer, strategic partnerships with researchers, industry and other sponsors.

Please Note: This is a hybrid position (3 days minimum onsite)

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Research and/or industry background and experience in engineering, sciences or related research area.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
• Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
• Doctorate in related area and / or equivalent experience training
• 5-10 years Research Development

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, and financial principles and practices.
• Highly skilled fundraising experience.
• 5 Years Industry Partnerships
• 5 Years Workforce Development Programs