Head of Technology Transfer & Commercialization

Job Description

If youre energized by emerging technologies team leadership and making complex projects succeed - wed love to connect!

Who we are:

• FedTech is a group of entrepreneurially minded people on a mission to unlock the benefits of technology.
• We believe in the value of deep tech and its positive impact on the world aspiring to democratize access to it for entrepreneurs and professionals around the world.
• We are venture builders who thrive at the intersection of US entrepreneurship breakthrough technologies and mission-driven organizations.
• Since 2015 we have supported over 1000 companies that have collectively raised more than $5B in funding while also partnering with hundreds of corporate government and university clients.

What youll do:

FedTech is seeking a Head of Technology Transfer & Commercialization to lead a team and serve as the organizations subject matter expert in technology transfer and IP commercialization. This position will oversee technology sourcing technical diligence and commercialization strategy across programs guiding a team that works closely with inventors institutional partners and emerging ventures. The role will manage technology pipelines advising on licensing and partnership pathways and representing FedTech externally as a trusted voice in innovation and IP

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Commercialization & Portfolio Leadership
  • Lead the Technology Partnerships team in sourcing due diligence and market research across FedTech programs.
  • Oversee multi-program technology scouting pipelines ensuring alignment with client priorities program timelines and market trends.
  • Engage directly with inventors entrepreneurs and companies to evaluate technologies R&D strategies and commercialization potential.
  • Translate technical insights into actionable narratives to guide program decisions and commercialization pathways.
  • Review and approve team deliverables including technology briefs market analyses and commercialization strategies.
  • Track technology and innovation trends to inform scouting priorities and FedTech strategy.
  • Facilitate cross-program collaboration to maximize efficiency and leverage shared data tools and resources.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage a team of technology analysts and associates setting clear goals monitoring progress and ensuring accountability.
  • Provide mentorship and professional development in technical analysis market research and stakeholder engagement.
  • Allocate resources effectively and support hiring as the team grows.
• Ecosystem Engagement & Business Growth
  • Build and maintain partnerships with federal labs universities startups corporations investors accelerators and industry groups.
  • Advise on licensing strategies partnership structures and commercialization pathways for emerging technologies.
  • Contribute to proposals client presentations and strategic initiatives to expand FedTechs impact and revenue opportunities.
• Financial & Operational Oversight
  • Maintain accountability for knowledge management and program data systems ensuring consistent documentation and sharing of best practices.
  • Manage project-level budgets and ensure high-quality timely delivery of client-facing outputs.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in technology transfer IP commercialization or innovation program environments including at least 3 years in a team management or leadership role
• Prior experience moving technologies from federal university or corporate labs into the market and aligning technical evaluation with strong market positioning to drive meaningful commercialization outcomes.
• Strong knowledge in technology transfer licensing and IP commercialization in federal university or corporate settings including familiarity with mechanisms such as CRADAs license agreements and inter-institutional partnerships.
• Strong understanding of innovation ecosystems including federal labs universities startups and corporate IP management and venture arms.
• P&L and budget management experience leveraging financial oversight to optimize resources and drive organizational impact
• Proven program management ability including oversight of project-level finances coordination of multi-phase initiatives and experience managing multiple direct reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and programs.
• Familiarity with non-dilutive funding mechanisms (e.g. SBIR/STTR CRADAs) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable program guidance.

Our Values:

• Boldness: We have the fortitude to forge new paths and push beyond our comfort
• Unity: We treat our clients team members and partners as we would like to be treated - we are one united team
• Introspection: We recognize introspection is the necessary ingredient in which self-improvement flourishes
• Leadership: We embrace servant leadership - putting the interests of client team partners and partners first
• Decisiveness: We have a strong bias towards action

Compensation:

• Base salary range: $120-140k
  • The salary range listed for this position is based on market data and internal compensation structure. The final compensation package will be determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills and education. This range is not a guarantee of compensation and offers may fall outside this range in exceptional cases.
• In addition to the base salary compensation includes performance based bonus (OTE) and ability to earn equity
• A competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield accrued PTO professional development funds employer paid disability insurance parental leave transportation and wellness reimbursements amongst others.

Location: Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in person at our headquarters in Arlington VA and 2 days remote)