Director of Business Development,Thumbay International Research Center

Thumbay International Research Center is seeking for a dynamic and strategic Director of Business Development to lead business growth initiatives that drive partnerships, funding opportunities, and commercialization of research outcomes.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement the business development strategy aligned with the institute’s research and innovation goals.Lead the business growth and operational oversight ensuring sustainability, utilization, and revenue generation.Identify and secure industry collaborations, and strategic alliances with national and international organizations.Explore funding opportunities, grants, sponsorships, and investment partnerships to support research programs and projects.Lead initiatives related to commercialization of research outputs, intellectual property, and technology transfer.Establish collaborations with biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and technology companies.Represent the institute in industry forums, conferences, and networking events to enhance visibility and strategic engagement.Support the development of innovation hubs, and incubation initiatives.Monitor market trends in research and healthcare innovation to identify growth opportunities.Prepare partnership agreements, and strategic reports for senior leadership.QualificationsMaster’s or PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related field.Additional qualifications in business development, innovation management, or technology commercialization will be an advantage.ExperienceMinimum 10 years of relevant experience in business development, partnerships, or strategic growth within research institutes, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or academic organizations.Proven experience in building strategic collaborations and securing research funding.Experience working with academic research environments or innovation ecosystems is highly desirable.Skills and CompetenciesStrong strategic planning and business development skills.Excellent networking, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.Understanding of research commercialization, intellectual property, and innovation ecosystems.Strong communication and presentation skills.Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams including researchers, clinicians, and industry partners.Knowledge of global trends in precision medicine, biotechnology, and healthcare research.#J-18808-Ljbffr