Partnerships and Commercialization Associate / Manager

Argonne National Lab; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Partnerships and Commercialization Associate / Manager to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on supporting the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies in clean energy, environmental sciences, and advanced computing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing research partnerships and intellectual property, along with exceptional communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and national security, where your contributions will directly impact the advancement of groundbreaking research and technology. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to fostering collaboration and driving economic prosperity.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing research partnerships and tech transfer.
• Knowledge of intellectual property generation and management.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and grow commercialization-focused research partnerships.
• Negotiate key terms in research agreements with legal partners.

Skills

Research partnership development

Tech transfer experience

Intellectual property management

Cross-functional relationship management

Effective communication

Education

Advanced degree in computer science

Degree in engineering or related scientific fields

Job description

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At the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in clean energy, the environment, technology, national security and more to find innovative solutions for a better tomorrow. The Science and Technology Partnerships and Outreach (S&TPO) organization is one of six directorates at Argonne, whose mission is to catalyze partnerships, capture new opportunities, and connect our research to the innovation ecosystem to ensure U.S competitiveness, economic prosperity, and national security. Innovation and Commercialization Team within S&TPO is a highly visible group that brings significant impact and value to Argonne and DOE from commercial partnerships that advance industrial adoption of Argonne technologies, innovations, and intellectual property.

Partnerships and Commercialization Associate / Manager, as part of the Commercialization Team, will support commercialization of a broad spectrum of Argonne science and technologies, including physical and environmental sciences, energy systems, microelectronics, advanced computing, AI/ML, and others.

Position Requirements

As a Partnerships and Commercialization Associate / Manager, you will:

• Help cultivate new and grow existing commercialization-focused research partnerships
• Align technical scope and key terms with technical, business, and legal stakeholders
• Support intellectual property, licenses, and related business aspects for DOE/Argonne programs, such as SBIR/STTR, IP Management Plans, academic and open-source licenses
• Work closely with Sponsored Research Office on vetting of industry partners and approvals
• Partner with legal and contracts to negotiate key terms in research agreements
• Work with other Commercialization team members on identifying licensing opportunities
• Partake in commercialization training for Argonne’s research community.
  
  

Education and experience we are looking for:

• Research partnership development/management or tech transfer experience
• Knowledge of intellectual property generation and management
• Management of cross-functional relationships with R&D staff, business and legal partners
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage conflicting priorities, and communicate effectively
• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related scientific fields is preferred
• Occasional domestic travel may be required
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
  
  

The selected candidate will be placed in the appropriate level (PT2 or PT3) depending upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge, skills, and experience brought to the position.

Job Family

Professional Technical (PT)

Job Profile

Business Development/Tech Transfer 2

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $67,639.00 - $106,725.06.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

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• Industries

  Research Services

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