< TIPA US BRANCH RECRUITMENT NOTICE >

Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA) is a government-affiliated institution under Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS). TIPA is a specialized organization dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness and supporting innovation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups. To achieve this mission, we operate a U.S. branch in Massachusetts which serves as a gateway to facilitate collaboration between Korean SMEs and American institutions. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated manager to join our team.

2. QUALIFICATIONS

• Person who is permitted to stay and work in the US

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

• Person who has expertise in R&D management

• Work related majors and experiences preferred in the fields of technology,

technology transfer, commercialization etc.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Native English level speaking/writing abilities

• Required high level of Korean as well

• Computer skills (expert in Hancom Office, MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)

3. JOB DESCRIPTION

• Location : TIPA US branch(1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA)

• Working hours : Monday to Friday, 09:00 ~ 17:00

• Closed days in accordance with Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (Boston)

• Salary : To be determined based on experience

• Benefit : Health insurance provided

DUTIES :

• Support for Global R&D Collaboration for Korean SMEs
  – Build networks with researchers at US institutions

– Facilitate joint R&D project between SMEs and US researchers

• Support for Korean SMEs entering the U.S. market

– Organize business meetings (e.g., technology, investment, legal)

– Coordinate external events, liaise with the Korean headquarters and manage office visit etc.

• Conduct research and analysis of technology and business trends in the US
• Responding to other current matters