Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Operations, Technology Licensing Office
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expMassachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking an Assistant Director for their Technology Licensing Office. The role involves managing compliance activities, optimizing technology transfer operations, and leading a team to enhance the office's mission effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Will be responsible for Bayh Dole and sponsor compliance activities; optimize operational aspects of technology transfer activities, including data management and integrity, IS/IT infrastructure, HR support and facilities management; manage a team of staff undertaking these functions; and play a key role in driving efficiency and effectiveness in advancing the TLO’s mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
at minimum of seven years of administration, operations or project/program management experience
previous technology transfer experience in an academic/research environment
proven record of managing complex projects and cross-functional teams
knowledge of federal rules and regulations, particularly the Bayh-Dole Act, and compliance best practices and trends in federal, foundation and industry sponsored research
understanding of the technology transfer lifecycle and functional areas
ability to develop and implement operational policies, processes and best practices
leadership, organizational and project management skills
analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions
effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
experience monitoring data integrity in complex databases through quality checks, data audits, verification reports, etc., and ongoing data management processes
familiarity with federal and state employment laws and HR practices
ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
proven ability to work independently and to exercise good judgment in the performance of all responsibilities
Preferred
Advanced degree
technology transfer business operations experience in a large research university
experience with Salesforce based systems and reporting
familiarity with HR guidelines
experience managing facilities/office space
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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