ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam’s first private, not-for-profit university established to international standards, with the vision of becoming one of the world’s top 100 universities. Guided by its core values (EXCEL) of Empathy, Creativity, Leadership Mindset, Exceptional Capability, and Entrepreneurial Spirit, VinUni develops talent equipped to create meaningful impact in Vietnam and globally.

Founded by Vingroup, one of Asia’s largest private conglomerates, VinUni benefits from a dynamic ecosystem spanning Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture, and Social Enterprises. This ecosystem provides unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation through leading organizations such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes, as well as a vibrant entrepreneurial network including VinVentures, VinMotion, VinRobotics, VinSpace, and VinEnergo, etc.

VinUni comprises four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Health Sciences. The University has established strategic partnerships with Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania and Nanyang Technological University to advance excellence in education, research, and innovation.

In 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university globally to achieve QS 5 Stars, earning the highest rating in nine categories: Global Engagement, Good Governance, Program Strength, Academic Development, Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Arts, and Social Impact. The University was also appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO Chair University, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.

As a rapidly growing research-intensive university, VinUni is investing in world-class talent, research centers, and cutting-edge facilities to drive breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Intelligence, Innovations in Health Sciences, Policy Development, and Sustainable Societies.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Product & Technology Transfer Officer supports VinUniversity researchers and venture teams in translating research and early-stage ideas into validated products, protected intellectual property, and commercially viable partnerships. The role combines hands-on product development with technology assessment, commercialization coordination, and industry engagement across the Entrepreneurship Lab (E-Lab) and Research Management Office (RMO).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Development & Venture Acceleration

• Guide student and faculty teams through product sprints, customer discovery, scope definition, prototyping, and MVP validation using appropriate AI, no-code, and technical tools.
• Mobilize engineering students, mentors, laboratories, clinical experts, and external specialists to address technical gaps and accelerate product development.
• Support early-stage spin-offs and startups by connecting teams with incubation, funding, mentorship, and venture-creation resources.

Technology Assessment, IP & Commercialization

• Screen research outputs and invention disclosures; conduct initial assessments of technology readiness, novelty, market applications, and suitable commercialization pathways, including licensing, co-development, and spin-off creation.
• Support patent and IP landscape reviews, invention disclosure intake, IP registration, and guidance on protection, publication timing, and commercialization readiness.
• Coordinate NDAs, MTAs, licensing documentation, approvals, and related processes with the Research Management Office, Legal, Finance, and other relevant units.

Technology Transfer & Industry Engagement

• Prepare technical summaries, demonstrations, and commercialization materials for industry partners, investors, evaluators, and non-technical decision-makers.
• Identify potential licensing and co-development opportunities, maintain relationships with industry and innovation partners, and coordinate technical scoping, deliverables, and follow-up activities.
• Track technology transfer, licensing, startup formation, and commercialization agreements through completion.

Portfolio Management, Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records and dashboards for the IP portfolio, technology pipeline, startup projects, partner engagements, commercialization milestones, and impact indicators.
• Build and improve E-Lab/RMO operating tools and automate recurring workflows, including application screening, mentor matching, CRM, KPI tracking, and reporting.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on innovation outputs, progress, risks, and recommended next steps.

Governance, Capacity Building & Program Support

• Ensure activities comply with institutional IP policies, funding requirements, contractual obligations, and approval processes.
• Develop practical resources and support training for faculty, researchers, and students on product development, IP, technology transfer, and commercialization.
• Contribute to E-Lab programs and events, including workshops, mentoring, technical judging, demo days, and other duties assigned by the E-Lab Manager.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor‘s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, technology, product development, innovation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and launching products, prototypes, or MVPs for real users or customers, preferably in a startup, accelerator, venture builder, research, or technology-transfer environment.
• Experience assessing technologies, conducting technical or commercial due diligence, or supporting IP, licensing, spin-offs, and industry collaboration is highly desirable.
• Experience working with university researchers, deep-tech projects, or Vietnam’s technology and innovation ecosystem is an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong technical understanding, preferably in software, AI, or engineering, with the ability to interpret research and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Practical knowledge of product discovery, MVP scoping, prototyping, business models, customer validation, and commercialization pathways.
• Working knowledge of IP and technology-transfer processes, including patent landscaping, invention disclosures, licensing, NDAs, and MTAs.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfort working in an entrepreneurial, fast-changing environment and mobilizing internal and external expertise when needed.
• Alignment with VinUni’s core values (EXCEL): Empathy, Exceptional Capability, Creativity, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Leadership Mindset.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.