H0238 Office of Tech Trnsfr & Innova
Associate Director, Technology Commercialization
H0238 Office of Tech Trnsfr & Innova, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Description - Associate Director, Technology Commercialization (STA014967)Organization
H0238 Office of Tech Transfer & InnovationDescription
The Associate Director of Technology Commercialization will report to the AVP of IP & Industrial Engagement. Key responsibilities include evaluating and negotiating the portfolio of intellectual property (IP) cases. The Associate Director is responsible for working with faculty to identify potential inventions, evaluate the commercial potential, develop and execute commercialization strategies, actively market the IP, negotiate licenses, and monitor license performance.Oversees the process of transferring UH technologies and discoveries from research institutions, such as universities or laboratories, into real-world applications or commercial products.Negotiate, draft, and execute options and licenses with optimal deal structure with legal support including leading negotiations, providing support to the lead negotiator, and providing guidance to faculty and staff through negotiations.Engage with industry partners, startups, and investors to build relationships to understand their needs and develop commercialization strategies for a portfolio of technologies.Manage intellectual property, negotiate licensing agreements with industry partners, facilitate collaborations between researchers and businesses, and promote innovation and entrepreneurship within the institution.Work closely with researchers, industry partners, legal experts, and government agencies to navigate the complex landscape of technology commercialization while ensuring that the institution's intellectual property rights are protected.Supervise and mentor tech transfer staff, evaluate performance, and provide informal and formal guidance in goals and objectives within the department.Perform other job duties as assigned and required.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 7 years experience. Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.Salary
Commensurate with Experience/EducationRequired Attachments by Candidate
Resume, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of RecommendationEmployee Status
Job Posting
Jul 3, 2024, 2:09:36 PMThe policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
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H0238 Office of Tech Transfer & InnovationDescription
The Associate Director of Technology Commercialization will report to the AVP of IP & Industrial Engagement. Key responsibilities include evaluating and negotiating the portfolio of intellectual property (IP) cases. The Associate Director is responsible for working with faculty to identify potential inventions, evaluate the commercial potential, develop and execute commercialization strategies, actively market the IP, negotiate licenses, and monitor license performance.Oversees the process of transferring UH technologies and discoveries from research institutions, such as universities or laboratories, into real-world applications or commercial products.Negotiate, draft, and execute options and licenses with optimal deal structure with legal support including leading negotiations, providing support to the lead negotiator, and providing guidance to faculty and staff through negotiations.Engage with industry partners, startups, and investors to build relationships to understand their needs and develop commercialization strategies for a portfolio of technologies.Manage intellectual property, negotiate licensing agreements with industry partners, facilitate collaborations between researchers and businesses, and promote innovation and entrepreneurship within the institution.Work closely with researchers, industry partners, legal experts, and government agencies to navigate the complex landscape of technology commercialization while ensuring that the institution's intellectual property rights are protected.Supervise and mentor tech transfer staff, evaluate performance, and provide informal and formal guidance in goals and objectives within the department.Perform other job duties as assigned and required.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 7 years experience. Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.Salary
Commensurate with Experience/EducationRequired Attachments by Candidate
Resume, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of RecommendationEmployee Status
Job Posting
Jul 3, 2024, 2:09:36 PMThe policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
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