Head of Partnerships and Innovation for NQCP

at  Kbenhavns Universitet

The Niels Bohr Institute at Faculty of Science, the University of Copenhagen is looking for a Senior Consultant as Head of Partnerships and Innovation with effect from 1 January 2025.

ABOUT US

We are a talented and diverse international team working at the cutting-edge of quantum in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. At the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of Quantum Mechanics was born 100 years ago, we are building a world-leading quantum computing programme, that will drive research and innovations at multiple levels, from developing scalable quantum processor technologies to solutions for the quantum-classical control and readout interface, and all the way to quantum algorithms and applications.
The programme is supported by Quantum Foundry, a company established with focus on enabling QPU fabrication, assembly and packaging technologies.
Our program mission is to develop fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve life-science-relevant chemical and biological problems.

The Head of Partnerships and Innovation is responsible for ensuring mission alignment and driving progress across various groups within our program, with a strong emphasis on fostering innovation. In addition, the job involves managing partner and satellite collaborations and connecting to the wider quantum ecosystem.
The position requires a high degree of cross-functional collaboration and teamwork, and you will be working closely with all the research and engineering teams that are part of the NQCP programme, including Quantum Foundry.

Your tasks will include:

• Scientific project management across NQCP groups
• Facilitation of key fora for cross-functional collaboration at NQCP
• Managing strategic collaborations with partner institutions and satellites
• Interfacing with the quantum ecosystem: Industry, academia, startups, and the Danish government
• Acting as liaison on IP, innovation and business development to KU Lighthouse, the Innovation Centre of UCPH