OverviewDRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies the U.S. Navy state and local government and commercial clients in health care technology andfinancial services industries.The three letters of our name DRT stand for Driving Resolution Together which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.We are problem solvers dedicated to your success combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.Project Description:The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Technology Transfer Program (FDATT) within the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) has the Agency-level responsibility for overseeing directing and implementing the Federal Technology Transfer Act (FTTA). FDATT responsibilities include administering activities relating to collaborative agreements inventions patents royalties and associated matters; providing advice guidance and assistance to Agency-level and Center staff on intellectual property and collaborative agreements; management and administration of intellectual property and royalties; transfer of research materials; interpretation and implementation of policies rules and regulations related to the implementation of the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 and subsequent legislation; and reviewing and analyzing planned collaborative agreements to ensure that they are in accord with applicable FDA and Public Health Services (PHS) procedures.The objectives of this effort are to provide the FDATT with:- Consultant services in written and oral communications
- Technical knowledge and expertise in intellectual property patents and federal technology transfer.
- Services and expertise in performing market studies on FDA inventions for the purpose of enhancing FDATTs capability to license out the inventions for commercialization.
- Services and expertise in providing general intellectual property guidance.
- Services and expertise to assist with implementing proposed re-organization and expansion
- Services and expertise in developing proposals for expansion of federal technology transfer programs.
- Services and expertise in developing guidance for use of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to obtain appropriate access to intellectual property under contracts including rights in data and software.
Job Summary:DRT is looking for a specialist in technology transfer who will manage the licensing and commercialization of inventions from the FDAs technology portfolio. The position requires a candidate to create Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and conduct market studies to identify potential partners. Key duties include marketing FDA technologies coordinating outreach efforts at conferences and developing implementation plans to support the growth of the FDA Technology Transfer (FDATT) program. The specialist will also provide intellectual property guidance analyze key program metrics and contribute to the ongoing improvement of business practices. Excellent communication skills both oral and written are essential for success in this position.Responsibilities:- Create Memorandums of Understanding for contract use
- Conduct market studies of targeting technologies to license out inventions from the FDA technology portfolio
- Market FDA technologies to potential licensing/collaboration partners
- Participate in planning and coordinating exhibit booth materials and displays at relevant conferences
- Conduct program outreach to raise awareness of research/licensing/collaboration opportunities at the FDA
- Develop implementation plans for anticipated growth of Technology Transfer program which include budget and resource considerations
- Create Implementation plans that include the development of needed processes to successfully complete the patenting and licensing portfolio
- Provide general intellectual property guidance for FDATT on an ongoing basis
- Plan and perform analysis on key metrics and report to leadership
- Complete assignments in area of technology transfer data collection and analysis as it relates to FDATT improvements in business practices and technology licensing
- Demonstrates exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Require Experience:- 10-15 years of experience
Preferred Experience:Education & Training:- A bachelors degree in a related field; Masters preferred
Salary Range:- Salary commensurate with experience.
Company Benefits:DRT offers full-time benefit eligible employees a competitive total compensation package. Employees may begin participating in employer sponsored group medical dental and vision coverage on their first day of employment. DRT also has a 401(K)-retirement plan company paid short-term and long-term disability life insurance AD&D coverage and an employee assistant program (EAP). Employees may also elect critical illness coverage accident coverage flexible spending accounts and health saving account options. The DRT leave programs include Paid Time Off (PTO) each calendar year paid holidays annually paid parental leave and unpaid job protected leave administered in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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