CareerPlan

Head of Corporate Research Partnerships (gn*)

KLU HAMFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-12

Core

Develop and execute a third-party funding strategy to build strategic research partnerships with companies and organizations, generating externally funded projects that align with the university's research strengths and societal impact goals.

Role type

Senior strategy & business development lead for corporate research partnerships

Builds

Externally funded research projects and strategic partnerships between the university and industry/organizations

Domain

Higher Education / Research Management / Logistics & Supply Chain

Required skills

Strategic relationship management, Business development, Fundraising, Stakeholder management, Negotiation, Cross-cultural collaboration, Academic research understanding, Logistics/Supply Chain domain knowledge

Preferred skills

Experience in university/business school research funding, International experience, Partnership model development

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Translate third-party funding strategy into concrete initiatives with external organizations, Identify and cultivate new corporate partners for research projects, Coordinate cross-functional partnerships with Executive Education and Business Solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC