Executive - Research Collaboration

We are looking for Smart and passionate professionals interested in making a career out of working closely with Industry researchers, Startups, Professors and researchers of IITM, and assist our clients achieve their Innovation and collaborative research goals. The Client Executive is part of the Research Collaboration Team and reports to his/ her supervisor. This position focuses on Enabling Industry-Academia Interaction and research collaboration within the IITM Research Park innovation ecosystem. The role requires building and nurturing strong relationships across collaborators, guiding clients thru the collaboration process, facilitate and enable collaborative research and track outcomes. In addition, the Client Executive needs to familiarize with the processes in place; and assist in the development new programs and processes where needed.

Skills needed:

Excellent Communication and Listening skills, presentation skills, people skills and ability to work with Leadership, Middle management, Program/ Project Management preferably R&D/ Engineering Projects across disciplines, familiarity with consultative and enabling roles, Analytical, adept with PC Skills including Microsoft Office Suite, working with CRM systems, Proactive organization skills including scheduling periodic interactions with across Faculty, Clients, Student organizers. Significant growth opportunities exist for the role – based on performance, passion, persistence and patience. Freshers with exceptional talent will also be considered.