"Research Engagement Manager"

Job Summary

Responsibility to identify, cultivate, and assist in building strategic partnerships that align with the Institute's multidisciplinary priorities. Apply a consistent approach to strategic planning to help maintain the organizational process and help steward the achievement of priorities to assist senior leaders in setting goals that align with strategic initiatives. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations.

This position will supervise: Assigned Staff

Responsibilities

• Apply domain expertise in manufacturing and materials to advance research collaborations between external partners and specific Georgia Tech units whose research interest match the partners' interests
• Coordinate response of Georgia Tech researchers working with external partners on collaborative research opportunities including major federal programs; support the development of new and strategic Institute initiatives
• Build relationships with industry and corporate clients to engage stakeholders in areas that are aligned with Institute research and education initiatives. Assess the impact and effectiveness of research engagement efforts and propose improvements as needed
• Leverage Institute resources and use knowledge of industry research environments to tailor partnership models that drive a culture of open innovation and enterprise transformation
• Participate in meetings in order to connect partnership activities among the interdisciplinary research institutes with institute-level development activities. Prepare reports and presentations to share progress and outcomes with key stakeholders and leadership
• Identify potential funding opportunities for research projects. Collaborate with researchers to secure funding from various sources, such as government grants, private foundations, or industry partnerships
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience: Five to seven years of job-related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Previous experience with university and external research and development including sponsored research agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and intellectual property a plus. Excellent skills in building long-term relationships and written and verbal communications skills. Use of Salesforce a plus