AVP, Innovation & Tech Transfer

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University seeks an Associate Vice President to lead innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization. The role collaborates across campus to translate research into societal and economic impact, guiding startup formation, licensing, and industry partnerships.

The AVP will supervise technology transfer and entrepreneurial programming, manage budgets, and engage with faculty, partners, and funding agencies to advance commercialization goals and regional economic

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Ph.D./J.D. preferred.
• Minimum five years of leadership experience in a research-intensive environment.
• Minimum ten years in technology transfer, IP management, startup development, business development, or related fields.
• Proven track record of building strategic partnerships across academia, research, and industry.
• Experience interfacing with external funding agencies (federal agencies).
• Strong negotiation skills with successful agreement structuring.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative teams.
• Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders and align goals.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Capacity to manage multiple high-priority initiatives with accuracy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization aligned with research and economic development priorities.
• Develop and communicate vision, goals, and measurable outcomes for commercialization, licensing, and partnerships.
• Identify trends in innovation, IP, venture creation, and federal commercialization to inform strategy.
• Supervise staff responsible for technology transfer, incubation, and entrepreneurship programs; oversee operations and budgets.
• Build collaborative relationships with faculty, industry, investors, and government partners to accelerate translation and commercialization.
• Foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across faculty and students.
• Facilitate partnerships linking faculty expertise to market opportunities through SBIR/STTR and other funding.
• Support startup creation and growth via commercialization services, mentorship, and proof-of-concept programs.
• Manage IP strategy, invention disclosures, patent portfolios, licensing, and related activities.
• Negotiate and administer IP-related agreements while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Oversee university incubation programs to support emerging companies and regional growth.
• Represent the university with economic development organizations and advisory boards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Relationship building

Project management

Independent work

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D. or J.D. preferred

Job description

Binghamton University seeks an Associate Vice President to lead innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization. The role collaborates across campus to translate research into societal and economic impact, guiding startup formation, licensing, and industry partnerships.

The AVP will supervise technology transfer and entrepreneurial programming, manage budgets, and engage with faculty, partners, and funding agencies to advance commercialization goals and regional economic