Lead Consultant

Lead Consultant We are seeking a Lead Consultant , to join our MENA Academic and Government Consulting team within the Research & Analytics business unit. In this role, you will be shaping validation strategies and experiment backlogs, reviewing test plans and results, and assembling high-quality evidence packs that support stage-gate decisions with a focus on innovation projects. You will coordinate closely with project team members, subject‑matter experts and commercial clients. The mandate is hands‑on: keeping the cadence of weekly work moving, ensuring requirements–tests–results traceability, and translating technical progress into clear, decision‑ready outputs for leadership and clients. About You – experience, education, skills and accomplishments Master’s degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline At least 10 years of experience consulting with government and academic clients or start‑ups or incubators, including portfolio reviews and programme delivery or experience in innovation consulting Previous experience in either Government, Innovation Agencies, Incubators, Accelerators, University Technology Transfer Offices, Entrepreneurship Support Organisations, or Innovation‑focussed corporate sectors Demonstrated experience in reviewing TRL stages, evidence and test results to pass stage gates Track record within start‑up and innovation ecosystems (accelerators / incubators, venture, corporate partnerships) translating research into market outcomes Knowledge of process innovation and operating‑model design process mapping, KPI design, change management, adoption MBA (preferred) Advanced training in innovation or technology management is an advantage Experience in SQL, R, or Python for analysis and dashboarding Prior experience establishing or strengthening technology transfer offices (TTOs), including invention disclosure, IP triage, and commercialization pathways Previous experience in academia and / or industry R & D Experience working with patents databases analytics tools Responsibilities Define the TRL advancement plan and experiment matrix for early‑stage teams, with clear hypotheses and exit criteria Develop relationships with stakeholders, policymakers, and decision‑makers within target client groups Design laboratory test protocols (methods, acceptance criteria, instrumentation setup) and establish verification / validation routines Lead day‑to‑day lab operations especially in the early‑stage TRL: scheduling, equipment readiness, safety and quality procedures, sample handling, and vendor / test‑house coordination Supervise execution of experiments, troubleshoot technical issues in real time, and coach teams on good experimental practice Maintain requirements‑to‑tests‑to‑results linkage; run technical reviews and drive risk burn‑down across critical subsystems Translate findings into actionable design iterations and recommend the next TRL step with a grounded rationale Coordinate with SMEs and mentors: scope targeted engagements with clear objectives, deliverables, and acceptance criteria; schedule at key inflection points Design and run small process pilots; evaluate outcomes with robust measurement and attribution Institutionalise successful practices by translating pilot results into standard operating procedures and governance Guide teams in adopting improved ways of working and sustaining change Hours of Work This is a full‑time, permanent position based in Cairo, Egypt (remote). It can also be based out of our offices in Barcelona (Spain), Belgrade (Serbia), or Dubai (UAE) as a hybrid role. This position requires weekday attendance with some scheduling flexibility available around core working hours. This role may require up to 50% travel. Clarivate is a global leader in trusted and transformative intelligence. We bring together enriched data, insights, analytics and workflow solutions, grounded in deep domain expertise across the spectrum of knowledge, research and innovation. Whether it’s providing insights to transform the water industry or accelerating the delivery of a critical vaccine, our aim is to fuel the world’s greatest breakthroughs by harnessing the power of human ingenuity. At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non‑discrimination in all locations. Clarivate is a global leader in trusted and transformative intelligence. J-18808-Ljbffr