<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 04/28/2025 Requisition Number PRN41738B Job Title Technology Licensing Manager Working Title Associate Director, Commercialization Job Grade H FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>8am - 5pm Monday thru Friday. Hybrid schedule - must work in the office at least two days a week</p> <p>VP Area President Department 00642 - Technology Licensing Office Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 110000 to 120000 Close Date 07/28/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>An Associate Director of Commercialization's (ADC's) role at the Technology Licensing Office (TLO) at the University of Utah is to develop deep relationships with University faculty to promote innovation that has commercial potential with the ultimate goal of monetizing these innovations through licensing transactions, which can generate downstream revenue and partnership opportunities through a variety of contractual obligations. The majority of their time will be spent meeting with University faculty and developing relationships with industry and potential licensees.</p> <p>Education of TLO's mission is a core theme of faculty interactions, the intent of which is to build trust with faculty and produce higher quality curated invention disclosures across all University colleges, institutes, and departments. Based on their significant domain expertise and industry relationships, ADCs also provide awareness to faculty of technology solutions that are most valued by global markets to inform their research efforts.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>An ADC in this position will be responsible for managing a diagnostics, therapeutics, and/or biotechnology portfolio through:</p> <ul> <li>Developing deep relationships and trust with faculty through high quality service and support and actively engaging them in the commercialization process </li><li>Using the ability to quickly understand new technologies at the level necessary to manage them through the evaluation, marketing, and licensing processes </li><li>Evaluating invention disclosures for their commercial potential using reports generated by a third party </li><li>Working with faculty, the IP manager, and outside IP counsel on patent, copyright, and trademark decisions </li><li>Coordinating with the Venture Hub Group to better understand the commercial prospects of their technologies. Using this information to educate inventors on the factors under consideration by TLO in making decisions on continuing with commercialization efforts. </li><li>Engaging industry partners about both specific technologies and collaboration with companies in their research areas to establish broader relationships that may include sponsored research opportunities. </li><li>Helping faculty understand decision-making information collected, including third-party technology assessments, third-party marketing information, and industry feedback. Using this process to facilitate communication with the faculty inventors on our process in reaching commercialization decisions. </li><li>Negotiating licensing deals and collaboration agreements with industry </li><li>Communicating across all the internal functional groups, such as finance, agreement compliance and intellectual property management, as needed to ensure smooth operations across the office. </li><li>From time-to-time, representing the University at industry conferences that are relevant to technology transfer activities (travel may be required). </li></ul> <p>This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in a Life Science or a related field required with advanced degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) preferred. Five years full-time experience in industry, marketing or business development; and demonstrated effective communication and human relation skills required.</p> <p>Entrepreneurial, communication, and interpersonal skills are critical for success in this position.</p> <p>Work experience in an industrial field specific to area of assignment (Pharma, Biomedical/Biotechnology, Diagnostics, Physical Sciences, or Computer Industry) is strongly preferred.</p> <p>Previous university administrative or research experience, or familiarity with the university environment preferred. Work experience in a university or industry technology transfer office preferred.</p> <p>Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description..</p> <p>Preferences</p> <p>An ideal ADC candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the technology transfer field </li><li>Have a minimum of 2 years of business development experience in a life science-related company </li><li>Have a Bachelor's degree in a life science field with advanced degree preferred </li><li>Have excellent analytical skills and the ability to present written and oral materials in a professional manner </li><li>Have a strong orientation toward customer service </li><li>Be self-motivated and require minimal supervision </li><li>Have entrepreneurial, communications and interpersonal skills </li><li>Be a team player </li></ul> <p>Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.</p> <p>All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Do you have advanced degree(s) in a technical, business, or legal field? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>None</p> </li><li> <p>Master's Degree</p> </li><li> <p>Ph.D. in a technical field</p> </li><li> <p>M.B.A.</p> </li><li> <p>Law Degree</p> </li><li> <p>M.B.A. and/or J.D. in conjunction with a Master's and/or Ph.D. in a technical field.</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>How many years of related full-time experience do you have in industry, marketing or business development? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Less than 3 years</p> </li><li> <p>3 years or more, but less than 5 years</p> </li><li> <p>5 years or more, but less than 8 years</p> </li><li> <p>8 years or more, but less than 12 years</p> </li><li> <p>12 years or more</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Do you have previous work experience in a college/university environment? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only </li></ul>