Ref: SMD272/JDB/160119

Job Duties:

• Lead the professional team to provide market-driven applied R&D, technology consultancy and commercialization, deliver and manage projects relating to Surface Technology, Novel Materials Testing & Analysis, Smart Display Technology, and Micro-fabrication, etc.
• Understand the industry needs and requirements from various sectors in order to formulate proposal for industry-wide deployment
• Develop and market applied R&D services in, create new business opportunities pertinent to industry needs in both Hong Kong and Mainland
• Manage the Materials Testing laboratory and business in materials analysis, and develop new testing services; maintain HOKLAS accreditation
• Establish and maintain strong network to strengthen the partnership between the HKPC, the academia and the industries and continuously manage and enhance excellent customer relationship
• Provide leadership and guidance to continuously upgrade the team’s technical capabilities and build sustainable model to achieve financial and non-financial performance through a balanced business portfolio and business execution

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Materials Science and Chemistry disciplines or equivalent with 15 years or more working experience; Doctorate Degree preferred with 10 years or more experience
• 5 years’ solid technical and managerial experience at senior positions in a sizable organizations
• Rich industrial and manufacturing experience and familiar with surface engineering techniques, such as coating, plasma treatment and surface morphology, novel materials processing and applications
• Proven track record in new product introduction, technology localization & commercialization, new technology development and business development, etc.
• Sound relationship with the industry, trade associations, professional bodies and research institutes in Hong Kong, Mainland and overseas
• Good business acumen and strong leadership competencies
• Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese
• Applicants may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position

Applications:

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates.A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants should send application, together with a detailed resume, current and expected salary and contact telephone number by clicking "Apply Now" (quoting the reference number on the subject heading)on or before 30 January 2019.

Applications not quoting reference number will lead to late processing.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.