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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Senior Commercialization Manager

Chapel Hill, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service. The Senior Commercialization Manager (SCM) helps researchers conceptualize and commercialize novel technologies in the computer, engineering, chemical, or biological science industries with minimal or no supervision, managing the process of disclosing, protecting, and licensing their inventions.

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Responsibilities

Evaluating technologies

Managing patent prosecution

Coordinating marketing plans

Drafting and negotiating a range of intellectual property-related contracts

Managing complex situations and relationships

Building faculty relationships

Making investment decisions

Developing commercialization strategies in coordination with a wide range of related offices and stakeholders

Qualification

Technology commercializationIntellectual property managementNegotiating license agreementsEvaluating invention disclosuresMarketing technologiesProject managementBuilding faculty relationshipsCommunication skills

Required

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level background in technology transfer, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution

Experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures, marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements

A clear understanding of intellectual property management, including both patents and copyright

The ability to understand a wide range of science and technology within the computer, engineering, chemical, or biological science industries

Demonstrated ability to work independently and set work priorities with no supervision over regular work activities

Demonstrated ability to establish and manage many complex projects and complex relationships simultaneously across a broad range of innovations and markets

Demonstrated ability to interact with both academic scientists and business executives

Demonstrated familiarity with intellectual property licensing and technology commercialization in industry or academic setting

A strong team-oriented focus

Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues

Excellent oral and written communication

Strong project management skills, with an acute attention to detail and ability to organize and communicate complex information

Extensive experience negotiating and drafting license agreements

Preferred

Three or more years of experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures, marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements

Experience drafting and negotiating license agreements is preferred but not required