Technology Transfer Manager
Technology Transfer Manager
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Job Description
Job Description Summary:
The Technology Transfer Manager (TTM) will design build and manage a technology transfer program at UCAR. The TTM will be responsible for performing a gap analysis developing and executing on a vision to create a robust technology transfer office including creating a strategic plan for success to include: creating training programs for employees protecting all forms of IP created by employees with potential determining the valuation of IP and the most appropriate marketing strategies to commercialize it identifying and building relationships with research partners/industry customers and developing/negotiating research/commercial agreements to enhance the economic and societal impact of UCAR developed technology.This is a 2year term position with the possibility of extension. This role will report to the Director of External Engagement and Business Development.
Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Job Location:
Boulder ColoradoPosition Type & Term:
Full time Term 6 months or more (Fixed Term)Compensation Range:
Hiring Range: $126000 $165000
*Final salary and rates are based on education experience skills relevant to the role.*
Application Notes
Notes:
Location: 3 weekly inoffice work days (Boulder CO)
This is a fulltime 2 yearterm position with the possibility for extension
This position will be posted until Sunday May 18 2025.
Required Application Materials Attach Within Application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter Within your submitted cover letter ensure you address the following:
Briefly describe your experience in the tech transfer lifecycle especially in designing or managing a technology transfer program.
Please touch on your use of a technology transfer or IP management platforms (example: Inteum Sophia Wellspring etc. and your familiarity with Bayh Dole reporting and management of Intellectual Property portfolios
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S. excluding U.S. Territories.
What You Will Do
Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.
Program Design and Management. Design and oversee the technology transfer and commercialization activities for UCAR. Manage internal stakeholders and commercialization partnerships with private sector parties. Direct all commercialization activities related to UCAR innovations including identification evaluation protection marketing and licensing.
Internal Engagement and Training. Develop a process for invention disclosures assessment patent filing and prosecution and market analysis. Develop and implement strategies for growing the UCAR portfolio of translatable innovations and advance them along the innovation pipeline. Build relationships across UCAR to understand the research being conducted raise awareness of technology commercialization and intellectual property protection process and initiatives. Develop and implement a strategy for training and education of employees on technology transfer. Collaborate with entitylevel Strategic Partnership teams to align relationships management and business development strategy. Provide and seek advice and assistance from the UCAR Exchange Board in developing and implementing a technology transfer strategy.
External Engagement and Marketing. Serve as the UCAR primary point of contact for entities wishing to commercialize UCAR technology. Identify and approach external commercial entities regarding potential development and licensing opportunities for UCAR technology. Develop technology transfer agreement templates and negotiate option and/or license agreements and related documents for the transfer of UCAR technology. Build relationships with other Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) and research universities to exploit partnership and commercialization opportunities. Participate in regional and national organizations/programs supporting technology transfer such as COLabs and AUTM. Build and maintain a catalog of UCARowned IP. Develop a publicfacing website and marketing materials as the front door for potential commercial partners.
Who Wed Love To Join Our Team
Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in an Earth System Science or a related field
8 years of directly related and progressive experience at a public research university national laboratory or similar organization;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired
Masters or Doctorate degree in the field of Earth system science or a related field.
10 years of experience in Technology Transfer.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently and to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish regular and project work within established timelines.
Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
Advanced skill in handling complex business transactions and matters involving intellectual property technology transfer and templates licensing compliance and risk management in a research or technology company federal government agency or university environment.
Ability to determine the fair market value of UCAR technology to successfully develop and implement commercial opportunities to transfer technology.
Skilled in the use of business software and platforms for managing disclosures transactions and compliance activities.
Ability to create and contribute to a positive work environment and actively contribute to the development of knowledge and skills of other employees.
Ability to create and contribute to a work environment that emphasizes a high degree of professionalism ethics integrity confidentiality discretion respect and inclusion.
Advanced skill in building and maintaining relationships with broad group of both internal and external stakeholders constituents and contacts and solving issues through demonstrated leadership and influence of others to perform in the organizations best interest.
Outstanding communication skills including written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to convey ideas and information and make oral presentations on complex business issues and interact successfully with a wide range of scientific staff administrative staff senior staff and Exchange Board members.
Commitment to customer service.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment managing multiple projects.
Benefits Overview
UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical dental vision retirement and life insurance UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on worklife balance and professional and personal development. These include:
Tuition Assistance time off allowance to attend classes and other professional development opportunities
UCAR contributes 10 of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100 fully vested on day one
Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than fulltime positions)
10 paid holidays
10 days of sick leave each year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Shortterm medical leave paid at 100 of your regular salary
EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulderarea transit system at no cost
Commitment to Job Application Fairness
Applicants are not required to provide age or agerelated information and may redact information related to age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final Considerations
At UCARNCARUCP you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change air pollution extreme weather floods drought wildfires and space weather all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us from scientists to the professionals who support their work serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system from the ocean floor to the Suns core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own worklife circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully onsite hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race age creed color religion national origin or ancestry sex gender disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression or your intersection of identities you are welcome at UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Visa Wait Times
Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
Work Location
UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S. excluding U.S. Territories.
AI Software
ChatGPT and similar AI software are powerful tools that are changing theway society receives processes and leverages information promptly. While we acknowledge its benefits and do not restrict leveraging it with job applications we highly encourage a majority of the applicant material to be original work.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
