Director of Innovation, NovaUCD

University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. UCD delivers research and innovation at scale and in areas of national and global significance by prioritising excellence and impact, investing in its people, and providing a culture and environment in which they are supported to succeed. The University is the national leader in research publication volume, postgraduates and Horizon Europe funding. Alongside the broader University research environment, NovaUCD is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art incubation facility for knowledge-intensive companies. NovaUCD provides comprehensive business supports for client companies. This comprises advice, seminars and workshops as well as facilitated access to the NovaUCD network of researchers, business leaders, investors and programmes.  

UCD now seeks to appoint a Director of Innovation who will drive innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation of research outputs within the University and provide strategic leadership to further develop NovaUCD.   

Reporting to the Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact, the Director of Innovation will enhance UCD’s status as a leading university in innovation, entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer. The Director will build and sustain partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders such as researchers, faculty, government departments, state agencies, and industry to ensure UCD contributes maximally to Ireland’s national innovation ecosystem. They will also oversee the management of services and programmes provided by NovaUCD including knowledge and technology transfer, IP, and campus company and enterprise development programmes. The successful individual will bring a strong track record of strategic senior leadership experience in a third level institution or similar large organisation and evidence of innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation of research outputs. In addition, they will have demonstrable experience developing and sustaining relationships with stakeholders across the higher education, public and private sectors.  

How to Apply 

Further information, including details of how to apply, can be downloaded at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference 7653.  

Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae, detailing academic and professional qualifications and experience, full employment history and relevant achievements. CVs should be accompanied by a covering letter describing briefly how candidates meet the criteria outlined in the person specification, why the appointment is of interest and what they believe they can bring to the role. The closing date for applications will be Wednesday, 11 December. 

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