| Job Title |  | Manager of Business Development and Venture Capital |
| Location | | Doha,QA |
| Department Name | | Strategic Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Office |
| College/Department Profile | | |
| The “Office of Strategic Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (SIEED)” has been established in Fall 2021 in the QU President Office to initiate, manage, execute, and/or coordinate developments of the President Office innovation and transformation cross-strategies and initiatives (e.g. Innovation & Entrepreneurship strategy, Digital Transformation Strategy, etc.) among other strategic innovation and transformation duties and functions. The SIEED Office is also particularly focused on design, management, and execution on the evolution of holistic and mature “QU Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Ecosystem” across all QU sectors and emerging companies and ventures in integrated manner with the National Innovation & Economic Development ecosystem. This particular focus is in the process of realizing QU new vision aiming at positioning Qatar University as a “ .. Catalyst for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development of Qatar” and is closely integrating with state transformation efforts into Innovation & Knowledge Based Economy (iKBE) as envisioned in Qatar National Vision 2030, the National Development Strategies, and Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) 2030 Strategy. | ||
| Duties & Responsibilities | | |
| 1. Ensures the success of the University’s commitment to supporting economic development by facilitating and ensuring maximization of QU ventures and business development out of QU assets and capabilities, as well as the attainment and access to Venture Capital Funds 2. Research and identify new QU ventures, companies, and business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services – or new ways of reaching existing markets 3. Lead, coordinate, and/or assist in business development of emerging QU ventures, startups, and companies 4. Lead marketing and strategic liaison and networking efforts externally relevant to business development and venture capital funds 5. Lead the design and implementation of innovative QU Venture Capital Funds and Angle Investors models and streams in strategic alliance with national, regional, and international VC and investment entities 6. Work with venture partners and associates as their point if liaison and strategic partnerships 7. Lead efforts to assist startups and commercialization teams for attainment of VC funds from a variety of channels and streams 8. Research trends, opportunities, innovative and niche areas of VC, investments, digital, and crowdsourcing models for Venture Capital funds development and attainment 9. Create and maintain networks and inventory of VC and investment funds for QU startups and commercialization teams 10. Conduct business development and venture capital counseling meetings on an individual basis with QU teams, startups, academics, tenants and clients 11. Assist in development and delivery of relevant curricular components and digital learning modules for integration in QU education ecosystem 12. Supervise or co-supervise graduate theses conducting research on Venture Capital Funds, Angle Investors, and other startups funds streams 13. Assist in developing relevant research proposals relevant to Innovation, entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and economic development ecosystem acceleration internally in QU or externally on the national ecosystem 14. Develop reports, research papers and presentations in relevant to areas of scope of duties 15. Lead or help in organization of relevant national and international VC, innovation and entrepreneurship events in collaboration with other office members and key stakeholders internally and externally 16. Any other duties as assigned by direct line manager. | ||
| Qualifications | | |
| – BSc/MSc preferably in a mix of Engineering and Business Administration (MBA are highly desired), – PhD in relevant area (Highly Preferable) | ||
| Required Documents | | |
| Non Academic:Curriculum Vitae with cover letter.Experience Certificates.At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.Highest Academic Qualification.Academic:Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.Teaching,research, and service philosophy.Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed.However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application. | ||
| Benefits | | |
| Non Academic:Competitive tax-free salary.Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law.Annual air tickets for candidate and dependents according to QUHR policies.Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family members according to QU HR policies.Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law.End-of-contract indemnity.Academic:A three-year renewable contract.Salary is commensurate with experience.Tax-free salary.Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.Educational allowance for candidate’s children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.End-of-contract indemnity. | ||
| How To Apply | | |
| New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position. |
