Business Manager - Innovation & Partnerships Office
Business Manager - Innovation & Partnerships Office
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Job Description
Were looking for a Business Manager for the Innovation and Partnerships Office (IPO). In this new role you will be responsible for the development execution and measurement of financial business and operational activities in IPO; and lead the work scope of a team of business professionals in support of IPOs operations and strategic goals. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the compliance aspects of LLNLs portfolio of Intellectual Property (IP) licenses and Collaborative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) as well as overseeing the royalty distribution process. You will be part of and partner with the IPO leadership team supporting daily functions and key priorities and collaborate with colleagues throughout the organization and Laboratory to build cohesive business functions. This role reports to the IPO Director.
This position may offer a hybrid schedule which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.
You will
- Build manage the work scope of and supervise a staff of professionals supporting operational and financial activities and data calls.
- Coordinate conduct and/or oversee internal and external audits of IPO agreement financial and nonfinancial compliance.
- Manage the tracking and execution of prime contract licensing and programmatic reporting deliverables for IPO including annual royalty distribution.
- Ensure timely and accurate responses to data calls and reporting requirements maintaining accountability for deliverables.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in IPO the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and across LLNL leading crossfunctional teams to develop and implement comprehensive integrated plans processes and products in support of IPO.
- Partner closely with the IPO leadership team to translate strategic priorities and initiatives into action plans and lead efforts to implement.
- Identify and implement opportunities to establish efficiencies throughout IPO with a focus on licensing & royalty and audit processes. Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on assurancerelated matters including reporting requirements and audit processes.
- Provide strategic advice and counsel to IPO senior leadership on various aspects of operational activities including audit readiness.
- Lead the team in planning researching executing and managing a wide array of activities. Responsible for results including costs methods and staffing and compliance with audit requirements.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies procedures and best practices for license compliance and agreement assurance management.
- Oversee IPOspecific financial activities consistent with Laboratory and DOE fiscal policies and practices. Monitor and manage the flow and allocation of revenue related to licensing & royalties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Qlevel security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelors degree in business project management finance or related field or equivalent level of progressive competence gained through a combination of workrelated experience education and training.
- Advanced strategic thinking excellent analyzing and problemsolving skills attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
- Experience executing deliverables and interpreting and administering policies processes and procedures.
- Excellent relationshipbuilding abilities necessary to serve as a trusted resource for organizational partners and senior leadership. Experience influencing and negotiating with organizational leaders.
- Significant experience managing multiple projects and initiatives and delivering on complex strategic deliverables.
- Collaborative leadership style and supervisory experience with a drive to foster a culture of professional excellence; ability to lead a team and direct the work scope of others.
- Expert interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including tact and diplomacy necessary to interact with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines at all levels internal and external to the Laboratory.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience working with U.S. national laboratories.
- Understanding of the technology transfer mission including intellectual property partnership agreements and entrepreneurship.
- Advanced degree in the financial field.
Additional Information :
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Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Qlevel clearance. If you are selected we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Qlevel clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
