Executive Officer II [carrying the job title of ‘Project Manager (Technology Transfer)’] (Ref. 2600017B)

Knowledge Transfer Office
Executive Officer II [carrying the job title of ‘Project Manager (Technology Transfer)’] (Ref. 2600017B) (Closing date: July 28, 2026)

The appointee will be responsible for (a) collaborating with CUHK InnoHK research centres (‘Centres’) to support intellectual property (IP) protection and commercialisation of R&D outcomes; (b) managing IP portfolios arising from Centres (including invention disclosure, patent filing, and outside counsel co-ordination); (c) negotiating in industry collaboration agreements, licensing deals, and start up/ spin off arrangements associated with the Centres’ outputs; (d) ensuring all technology transfer activities in compliance with relevant University and ITC policies and regulations; (e) co-ordinating and organising events and outreach activities such as business development activities; and (f) conducting ad-hoc projects and performing other administrative tasks as assigned.

Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Technology, Law or a related discipline; (ii) fulfilled the language requirements set out on the website: https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/languageforeo; (iii) at least 3 years’ post-qualification executive experience, preferably in the IP management and/or commercialisation of R&D outcomes; (iv) an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; (v) strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; (vi) a proactive work attitude and competence in multitasking; (vii) the ability to work independently and under pressure; (viii) outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills; and (ix) strong computer literacy. Having solid work experience in university knowledge transfer offices or research institutes (IP commercialisation and management) is highly preferred. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Applicants must submit copies of certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to 2 years (with contract-end gratuity for a 2-year contract), renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.