Innovation Licensing & Commercialization Manager

AUTM; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Office of Technology Commercialization seeks a Commercialization Manager to help researchers bring university inventions to market. The role involves evaluating technologies, managing IP disclosures, and coordinating licensing activities across science and engineering disciplines.

Applicants should have a post-baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) and several years in tech transfer, with strong collaboration skills to work with faculty and

Qualifications

• Experience in university technology transfer and IP management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships across diverse technologies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technologies and manage disclosures and IP assets.
• Coordinate marketing strategies and licensing plans for university inventions.
• Draft and negotiate IP-related contracts and licenses.
• Build faculty relationships and advise on commercialization strategies.

Skills

IP management

Communication

Project management

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree or Bachelor's with 3+ years in tech transfer

Tools

Patent prosecution

Licensing negotiations

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Office of Technology Commercialization seeks a Commercialization Manager to help researchers bring university inventions to market. The role involves evaluating technologies, managing IP disclosures, and coordinating licensing activities across science and engineering disciplines.

Applicants should have a post-baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) and several years in tech transfer, with strong collaboration skills to work with faculty and