Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

To lead the technology team and manage the research and development (R&D) program and innovation activities in order to create and ensure the knowledge transfer to MCE’s different business units, contributing thus to the wider Engineering objectives and support the execution of Masdar’s clean energy strategy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in science or technology

• PhD in science or technology is an asset

Preferred Experience:

• At least 12 years of experience in clean energy and environmental technologies and a proven track record in managing R&D facilities, programs and initiatives

• Experience managing teams

• Experience on techno-commercial advisory for C-level and leadership in investment opportunities

• Experience in managing university and private sector initiatives and partnerships

Job-Specific Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment

• Strong understanding of the complexity and challenges of driving/building a project delivery culture

• Knowledge of latest R&D trends

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in one or more fields of science and technology

• Awareness of scientific and technological trends in the energy and environmental field

• Familiarity with policy issues related to science and technology

• Understanding of the issues surrounding intellectual property management and technology transfer

• Familiarity with innovation-based business incubation

Masdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.