Tech Commercialization Director: Strategy & Licensing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a Senior Director, Technology Commercialization to lead the Office of Technology Commercialization and oversee the university’s commercialization portfolio.

You will manage the lifecycle from IP protection to licensing, lead a team of commercialization professionals, and collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and internal offices to advance innovation and external engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a science or engineering-related field.
• Advanced degrees (MBA, JD, or PhD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Commercialization Professionals and oversee portfolio governance and strategy.
• Manage full lifecycle of commercialization from discovery to licensing.
• Negotiate licensing agreements and collaborate with IP & Contracts teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team development

Education

Master’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

IP Management Systems

Licensing & contracts

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking a Senior Director, Technology Commercialization to lead the Office of Technology Commercialization and oversee the university’s commercialization portfolio.

You will manage the lifecycle from IP protection to licensing, lead a team of commercialization professionals, and collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and internal offices to advance innovation and external engagement.