Director of Innovation & Tech Transfer

TechPipeline, Inc.; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a Director of Innovation Services to lead the innovation ecosystem across KU and KU Medical Center. The role drives IP awareness, partnerships, and programs to maximize discoveries' impact.

Reporting to the Executive Director of KUCTC, the Director collaborates with licensing, KU Innovation Park, and other units to build a strong commercialization pipeline and support researchers through to market. This is a full-time position based in Lawrence, KS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Four (4) years of experience in technology transfer, IP, university research environments, and entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Innovation scouting with researchers to identify commercially viable IP and disclosures.
• Lead IP education and training programs with KU partners to build capacity in technology transfer.
• Develop and sustain a pipeline of internal and external innovation projects and opportunities.
• Support gap funding activities for pre-license validation and prototyping.
• Collaborate with the licensing team, KU Innovation Park, and related units to maximize impact.
• Track KU startups and connect them with partners and resources to support growth.

Skills

Communication

Presentations

Technology transfer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

The University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a Director of Innovation Services to lead the innovation ecosystem across KU and KU Medical Center. The role drives IP awareness, partnerships, and programs to maximize discoveries' impact.

Reporting to the Executive Director of KUCTC, the Director collaborates with licensing, KU Innovation Park, and other units to build a strong commercialization pipeline and support researchers through to market. This is a full-time position based in Lawrence, KS.