Senior Commercialization Manager
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
This position is located in the Office of Technology Commercialization ( OTC ) which is located in the Division of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OTC manages the Universitys intellectual property including patenting marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. The Senior Commercialization Manager ( SCM ) helps researchers conceptualize and commercialize novel technologies in the computer engineering chemical or biological science industries with minimal or no supervision. The SCM educates faculty and manages the process of disclosing protecting (patent copyright or tangible property) developing strategic marketing plans for and licensing their inventions. Duties include evaluating technologies managing patent prosecution coordinating marketing plans drafting and negotiating a range of intellectual property-related contracts and managing complex situations and relationships. The SCM places special emphasis on building faculty relationships making investment decisions and developing commercialization strategies in coordination with a wide range of related offices and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements * A clear understanding of intellectual property management including both patents and copyright * The ability to understand a wide range of science and technology within the computer engineering chemical or biological science industries * Demonstrated ability to work independently and set work priorities with no supervision over regular work activities * Demonstrated ability to establish and manage many complex projects and complex relationships simultaneously across a broad range of innovations and markets * Demonstrated ability to interact with both academic scientists and business executives * Demonstrated familiarity with intellectual property licensing and technology commercialization in industry or academic setting * A strong team-oriented focus * Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues * Excellent oral and written communication * Strong project management skills with an acute attention to detail and ability to organize and communicate complex information * Extensive experience negotiating and drafting license agreements
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Three or more years of experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements. * Experience drafting and negotiating license agreements is preferred but not required.
This position is located in the Office of Technology Commercialization ( OTC ) which is located in the Division of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OTC manages the Universitys intellectual property including patenting marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. The Senior Commercialization Manager ( SCM ) helps researchers conceptualize and commercialize novel technologies in the computer engineering chemical or biological science industries with minimal or no supervision. The SCM educates faculty and manages the process of disclosing protecting (patent copyright or tangible property) developing strategic marketing plans for and licensing their inventions. Duties include evaluating technologies managing patent prosecution coordinating marketing plans drafting and negotiating a range of intellectual property-related contracts and managing complex situations and relationships. The SCM places special emphasis on building faculty relationships making investment decisions and developing commercialization strategies in coordination with a wide range of related offices and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements * A clear understanding of intellectual property management including both patents and copyright * The ability to understand a wide range of science and technology within the computer engineering chemical or biological science industries * Demonstrated ability to work independently and set work priorities with no supervision over regular work activities * Demonstrated ability to establish and manage many complex projects and complex relationships simultaneously across a broad range of innovations and markets * Demonstrated ability to interact with both academic scientists and business executives * Demonstrated familiarity with intellectual property licensing and technology commercialization in industry or academic setting * A strong team-oriented focus * Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues * Excellent oral and written communication * Strong project management skills with an acute attention to detail and ability to organize and communicate complex information * Extensive experience negotiating and drafting license agreements
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Three or more years of experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements. * Experience drafting and negotiating license agreements is preferred but not required.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Program Management
- FDA Regulations
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Clinical Development
- Data Management
- Quality Systems
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- GLP
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
