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Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti · 4 weeks ago

Assistant Director, Operations, Technology Licensing Office

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

MIT 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 efficiency in the office's mission.

FinanceInfrastructureTransportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Play a key role in driving efficiency and effectiveness in advancing the TLO’s mission

Qualification

Technology transfer experienceFederal compliance knowledgeProject managementData managementAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsHR practices familiarityDiscretionProfessionalismEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

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

Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti

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Il Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti, MIT, è il dicastero del Governo italiano che ha competenza sulle reti infrastrutturali (stradale, autostradale, ferroviaria, portuale, aeroportuale) a servizio dei mezzi di trasporto, e che esprime il piano generale dei trasporti e della logistica, nonché i piani di settore per i trasporti, compresi i piani urbani di mobilità.

Founded in 2005

Roma, Lazio, ITA

1001-5000 employees