Professor - Biotechnology Entrepreneurship
Core
Senior academic leader driving biotechnology translation, venture creation, and commercialization at the interface of molecular bioscience and industry.
Role type
Professor (Senior Academic Leader)
Builds
Biotechnology start-ups, spin-outs, industry partnerships, and translational research programs.
Domain
Biotechnology, Molecular Bioscience, Protein Chemistry, Synthetic Biology
Required skills
Biotechnology entrepreneurship, Venture capital engagement, Company formation, Patent generation, Therapeutic development, Commercialization, Research funding acquisition, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Academic leadership, Industry engagement
Preferred skills
Protein chemistry, Biologics, Antibody therapeutics, Synthetic biology, Educational technology implementation
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Establish and grow biotechnology entrepreneurship and translational research activities; Carry out original and innovative research at the highest level; Secure substantial research income through competitive funding schemes; Foster a culture of innovation by mentoring researchers and early career academics; Recruit and supervise HDR candidates; Develop productive relationships with industry and investors; Lead the commercialization of research outcomes through patents and licensing; Initiate and lead major interdisciplinary and international research collaborations; Provide strategic leadership in biotechnology research capability development.
Seniority
Professor, Senior Academic Leader