Commercialization Manager

Strathmore University

Strathmore College was started in 1961 as an Advanced-level Sixth Form College offering Science and Arts subjects by a group of professionals, who formed a charitable Educational Trust (now the Strathmore Educational Trust). Strathmore College was the first in Pre-independence Kenya to accommodate all races, religions and social standing. Saint Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, inspired and encouraged them to start the College.

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Commercialization Manager

Basic job summary:

  • The Commercialization Manager will lead the development and execution of SRCC’s commercialization agenda by identifying, evaluating, and scaling innovations into commercially viable products and services. The role is responsible for driving innovation commercialization processes, strengthening partnerships with industry and investors, supporting intellectual property management, and building sustainable commercialization pathways that generate impact and revenue for SRCC and Strathmore University.
  • The position requires a professional with strong experience in innovation management, business development, commercialization strategy, stakeholder engagement, and project management. The Commercialization Manager will work closely with researchers, industry partners, investors, and internal teams to translate research and innovation into market-ready solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Business development and stakeholder managementInnovation management and project coordinationIntellectual property and commercialization strategyMonitoring, evaluation, and reportingCapacity building and leadership

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Project Management, Innovation Management, or a related field

Experience:

  • Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience in commercialization, innovation management, consulting, business development, or related areas.
  • Demonstrated experience in commercialization of research, innovation management, or technology transfer.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and project management.
  • Experience in the management of donor-funded projects, grants management, and acquisitions is an added advantage.
  • Proven track record in proposal development, innovation scaling, and revenue generation initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of intellectual property management and commercialization frameworks.

Competencies and Skills:

  • Strong commercialization and innovation management capability.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership management skills.
  • Strong business development and strategic thinking ability.
  • Solid understanding of intellectual property, licensing, and commercialization processes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to translate research and innovation into commercially viable opportunities.
  • Strong reporting, monitoring, and performance management capability.

Additional Requirement:

  • Willingness to travel for stakeholder engagements, commercialization activities, and partnership development.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules where necessary to support project and partnership requirements.

 

Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Commercialization Manager – SRCC” on the subject line to srccrecruitment@strathmore.edu by Monday, 15th June 2026.

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