Syracuse University · 2 hours ago
Associate Director of Technology Transfer
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSyracuse University is a private, international research university seeking a visionary and experienced Associate Director of Technology Transfer to enhance its technology commercialization efforts. The role involves managing intellectual property, overseeing technology transfer operations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to facilitate licensing and commercialization of university-owned innovations.
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Responsibilities
Manage the full IP lifecycle including invention disclosure procurement and assessment for commercial potential, patent prosecution, and licensing
Oversee IP portfolio strategy, prepare and assist with negotiation of complex technology transfer agreements in collaboration with Executive Director and other stakeholders
Evaluate market and commercialization pathways for university inventions developing marketing and deployment strategies for translating high-value technologies
Collaborate with the Executive Director and General Counsel’s Office to prepare and negotiate a wide range of complex agreements, including inter-institutional agreements, license agreements, option agreements, material transfer agreements, and the like to facilitate effective technology commercialization
Collaborate with the Executive Director and other stakeholders to develop and grow existing strategic relationships, both internally and externally, including other universities, industry partners, and other economic development ecosystem partners to translate technology across a variety of market sectors
Ensure technology transfer operations are compliant with applicable law and regulations
Manage day-to-day operations
Supervise one direct report, manage finances, including budgets and accounting, track KPI’s (e.g., disclosures, patents, revenue), ensure close collaboration with university stakeholders, including preparation of reports to the university leadership
Support development and revision of Office and university IP policies and protocols
Deliver high-quality service to faculty accelerating effective and efficient technology translation
Collaborate with university stakeholders to build and maintain relationships with corporate partners, investors, accelerators, and economic development organizations to facilitate licensing, sponsored research, and other collaborative opportunities
Collaborate with stakeholders to provide support for startup formation, funding, and commercialization strategies for SU technologies
Promote SU innovations to external audiences
Actively engage faculty to identify innovations with commercial potential
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (e.g., Innovation Law Center) to educate researchers on IP, commercialization, and university policies
Work with faculty to evaluate invention disclosures and assess their commercial potential and develop marketing and deployment strategies for translating technologies to market
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
JD or PhD in a STEM field, business, or a related discipline
5+ years of progressive experience in technology transfer, intellectual property, licensing, or university industry relations
Strong understanding of US patent and technology commercialization law (e.g., Bayh-Dole), and current trends, policies and best practices affecting university technology transfer and commercialization
Proven experience identifying commercialization pathways and negotiating complex licensing and related agreements
Demonstrated ability to assess and prioritize a diverse IP portfolio and market university technologies
Experience leading a tech transfer office or managing professional staff in a research university setting
Familiarity with federal funding mechanisms (e.g., SBIR/STTR), research compliance, and start up incubation
Experience with IP management software in metrics platforms (e.g., Inteum, Sophia, Wellspring)
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to build trust and credibility with faculty, legal counsel, and external stakeholders
Company
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit.
1001-5000 employees
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