Business and Technology Development Manager |
| Location: | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Salary Range: | $50,000 to $70,000/yr DOE |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Benefits: | Strong benefit package including retirement and health plan options |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Employer: | University of Utah |
| Description: | Manages the assessment, marketing and protection of intellectual property created at the University of Utah and assists in the management of the Technology Commercialization operations for specific areas of development including Physical Sciences, Engineering or Computer/Communications.
University of Utah Job ID# PRN01890B, Technology Commercialization Office (TCO)
Visit http://www.techventures.utah.edu/tco/
for more information on the Technology Commercialization Office.
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| Duties: | 1. Manages a portfolio of inventions, ideas, and licenses to generate significant royalties and fees and monitors same for compliance. Negotiates, drafts, and executes amendments as needed.
2. Evaluates the commercial potential, viability and patentability of new inventions, identifying new uses, potential markets and market sizes, competing technologies through the use of personal knowledge of emerging technologies, information gleaned from experts, on-line databases, internal tools and programs.
3. Evaluates the patentability of new inventions and is responsible for selecting the most commercially viable for patenting. Works with inventors and uses on-line databases to identify prior art and competing patents to develop patenting strategies. Selects and works with outside patent counsel to prepare patent applications.
4. Manages the on-going patent prosecution by outside patent counsel (usually in consultation with the licensee) to assure that the patent strategy is followed, expenses are controlled, and patent, copyright, trademark and other intellectual property rights are properly protected. Manages the interaction between the patent attorneys and inventors to ensure that high quality patents are obtained.
5. Independently develops and implements commercialization strategies for a portfolio of technologies, identifies and cultivates qualified companies as potential licensees and evaluates business and marketing plans. Proposes financial terms such as up-front licensing fees, running royalty rates, and due diligent milestones to ensure that the licensee is required to make an effort sufficient to commercialize the technology. Negotiates, drafts, and executes options, licenses, and monitors same for compliance.
6. Develops and facilitates deep partnerships with multiple stakeholders including faculty and researchers, individual and institutional partners, investors and entrepreneurs to drive the department vision and realize maximum value from University technologies.
7. Develops and implements customer service objectives for serving University researchers consistent with department goals. Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing customer complaints, concerns and suggestions and provides appropriate follow through to ensure quality customer service.
8. Participates in national meetings of licensing associations as speaker, workshop leader, committee member, officer, etc.
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| Qualifications: | Bachelor�s degree in a Physical Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalency; five years full-time experience in industry, marketing or business development; and demonstrated entrepreneurial, communication and interpersonal skills are critical for success in this position.
PREFERENCES
An advanced degree in either business, law, or a specific area of assignment (Physical, Engineering or Computer Sciences). Work experience in Physical Sciences, Engineering or Computer Industry is strongly preferred. Previous University experience or familiarity with the University environment preferred.
TO APPLY ONLINE, VISIT:
http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/15305
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. |
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