IP Strategy & Tech Transfer Director

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 127,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation seeks a senior leader to advance technology transfer and intellectual property activities. This role supports the VP for Energy and Innovation and energy initiatives by managing IP assets within UH and the UH system.

Responsibilities include identifying inventions and disclosures, guiding patent applications and prosecution, and coordinating with outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline.
• Experience: minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience; ten (10) years preferred in academic technology transfer.
• Registered Patent Agent, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• Manages intellectual property, identifies inventions, disclosures, and patent applications.
• Directs patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, and liaises with outside counsel.
• Collaborates with UH administrative units, faculty, and staff to manage IP initiatives.
• Implements technology transfer service policies in accordance with laws and UH policies.
• Ensures financial and administrative compliance of IP activities.

Skills

Patent law familiarity

Project management

Strategic planning

Academic technology transfer

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

The University of Houston Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation seeks a senior leader to advance technology transfer and intellectual property activities. This role supports the VP for Energy and Innovation and energy initiatives by managing IP assets within UH and the UH system.

Responsibilities include identifying inventions and disclosures, guiding patent applications and prosecution, and coordinating with outside counsel.