Job Information
University of Utah Associate Director, Commercialization in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 09/24/2024
Requisition Number PRN39933B
Job Title Technology Licensing Manager
Working Title Associate Director, Commercialization
Job Grade H
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
8am – 5pm Monday thru Friday. Hybrid schedule – must work in the office at least two days a week
VP Area President
Department 00642 - Technology Licensing Office
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $110,000 -$120,000
Close Date
Priority Review Date
Job Summary
An Associate Director of Commercialization’s (ADC’s) role at the Technology Licensing Office ( TLO ) at the University of Utah is to develop deep relationships with University faculty to promote innovation that has strong commercial potential with the ultimate goal of monetizing these innovations through licensing transactions, which generate downstream revenue through a variety of contractual obligations. The majority of their time will be spent meeting with inventors and developing relationships with industry and potential licensees.
Education of TLO’s mission is a core theme of faculty interactions, the intent of which is to produce higher quality curated invention disclosures across all university colleges, institutes, and departments. Based on their significant domain expertise and industry relationships, ADCs also provide awareness to faculty of technology solutions that are most valued by global markets in order to inform their research efforts.
Responsibilities
An ADC in this position will be responsible for managing a diagnostics, therapeutics, and/or biotechnology portfolio through:
Developing deep relationships with faculty and actively engaging them in the commercialization process
Using the ability to quickly understand new technologies at the level necessary to manage them through the evaluation, marketing, and licensing processes
Evaluating invention disclosures for their commercial potential using reports generated by a third party
Working with faculty, the IP manager, and outside IP counsel on patent, copyright and trademark decisions
Coordinating with the Venture Hub Group to better understand the prospects of their technologies. Using this information to educate inventors on the factors under consideration by TLO in making decisions on continuing with commercialization efforts.
Engaging industry partners about both specific technologies and collaboration with companies in their research areas to establish broader relationships
Helping faculty understand decision-making information collected, including third-party technology assessments, third-party marketing information and industry feedback. Using this process to facilitate communication with the inventors on our process in reaching commercialization decisions.
Negotiating licensing deals and collaboration agreements with industry
Communicating across all the internal functional groups, such as finance, agreement compliance and intellectual property management, as needed to ensure smooth operations across the office
From time-to-time, representing the university at industry conferences that are relevant to technology transfer activities.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science or a related field required with advanced degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) preferred. Five years full-time experience in industry, marketing or business development; and demonstrated effective communication and human relation skills required.
Entrepreneurial, communication and interpersonal skills are critical for success in this position.
Work experience in an industrial field specific to area of assignment (Pharma, Biomedical/Biotechnology, Diagnostics, Physical Sciences, or Computer Industry) is strongly preferred.
Previous university administrative or research experience, or familiarity with the university environment preferred. Work experience in a university or industry technology transfer office preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
An ideal ADC candidate will:
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the technology transfer field
Have a minimum of 2 years of business development experience in a life science-related company
Have a Bachelor’s degree in a life science field with advanced degree preferred
Have excellent analytical skills and the ability to present written and oral materials in a professional manner
Have a strong orientation toward customer service
Be self-motivated and require minimal supervision
Have entrepreneurial, communications and interpersonal skills
Be a team player
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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