General Information
Position
Head of Technology Transfer (m/f/d)
Gross annual salary (o.n.o.)
By arrangement
Project duration
as of now
Deployment country
Germany
Deployment city
Baden-Württemberg
Required availability
100 %
Industry
Industry & mechanical engineering
Function
Strategic Development
Service
Operative vacancy
Tasks & Objectives
Tasks
Our client, an international technology group, is looking for an experienced Head of Technology Transfer (m/f/d) to design and implement a structured technology transfer process to promote new venture activities.
Main tasks:
- Identification, evaluation, and prioritization of internal innovations, technical assets, and intellectual property with high commercialization potential in line with strategic investment theses
- Development and maintenance of a structured overview of relevant internal assets such as patents, prototypes, know-how, and industrial capacities
- Ensuring the transferability and maturity of technologies, including documentation, licensing, and ownership clarity
- Establishing clear processes for the preparation and transfer of technologies to start-ups and venture collaborations
- Coordinating with corporate research, IP management, and specialist departments to align technology and venture strategies
- Leading and developing a team of Innovation Manager / Technology Scout Team, promoting an innovation-oriented transfer culture
Personnel accountability
Not specifiedBudget accountability
Not specifiedRequirements & Expertise
Requirements
- Extensive experience in technology transfer, IP management, or innovation management, preferably in technology-driven industrial companies
- Proven expertise in connecting market opportunities with existing technology and patent portfolios
- Comprehensive knowledge of the evaluation, preparation, and commercialization of technological assets in the context of corporate venturing or start-ups
- In-depth understanding of the transfer of complex technologies to new fields of application or business units
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at an international level
Linguistic proficiency
English
Business fluent
German
Business fluent