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New York Genome Center · 1 month ago

Director, Technology Transfer

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$210K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is a leading genomics research institution seeking a Technology Transfer Director to oversee its technology transfer operations. This role involves managing intellectual property, licensing, and industry partnerships while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Genetics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead NYGC’s technology transfer program, including IP management, invention disclosure, patent strategy, licensing, and startup support

Evaluate invention disclosures for technical merit, commercial potential, and patentability, and develop targeted marketing strategies for high-value technologies

Oversee IP filings and prosecution in collaboration with outside counsel

Lead negotiation of and serve as institutional signatory for a wide range of complex agreements, including inter-institutional agreements, license agreements, option agreements, sponsored research agreements, and material transfer agreements, to facilitate effective technology commercialization

Develop and maintain strong relationships with faculty, researchers, and institutional partners to promote awareness of technology transfer opportunities and best practices

Provide education and one-on-one guidance to faculty and staff on IP and tech transfer matters

Identify and engage with potential licensees, investors, and industry collaborators to accelerate commercialization of NYGC technologies

Advise NYGC leadership on IP portfolio strategy, policy development, and compliance matters

Serve as administrative liaison to the Board of Directors Start-Up Company Advisory Committee, including setting the agenda for all committee meetings in consultation with the committee chair

Track, report, and communicate outcomes of the technology commercialization portfolio to NYGC leadership

Represent NYGC in external partnerships, consortia, and translational initiatives across regional and national innovation ecosystems

Qualification

Technology transferIP managementLicensing agreementsPatent strategyU.S. patent lawResearch commercializationStartup incubationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingNegotiation skillsCollaborationAdaptability

Required

A Bachelor of Science degree (preferably in the biological sciences) is required; an advanced degree in a STEM field, business or related discipline (PhD, MBA or JD) is strongly preferred

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in technology transfer, IP management, research commercialization, or academic-industry relations, with at least five (5) years in a supervisory or management role

Proven track record in managing complex IP portfolios and developing IP strategies

Demonstrated expertise and advanced knowledge of U.S. patent law, and current trends, policies and best practices affecting academic technology transfer and commercialization

Proven success in identifying commercialization pathways and negotiating complex licensing agreements; Strong analytical skills for market assessment and strategic problem-solving

Strong familiarity with federal funding mechanisms (e.g., SBIR/STTR), research compliance, and startup incubation

Superior negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills

Ability to successfully work with academic faculty, researchers and collaborating institutions while balancing mission-driven and commercial priorities