Tech Licensing & Commercialization Lead

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

UCSF Innovation Ventures seeks a senior leader to oversee technology licensing within the HealthTech Commercialization team. The Associate Director will define commercialization directions, licensing strategies, and KPI-driven goals across a portfolio of UCSF technologies.

The role includes steering agreements with external counsel, and engaging investors to translate research into market-ready products. With a focus on life sciences, this position requires deep IP knowledge, strategic market

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related area / equivalent combination of education / experience.
Ten (10) or more years of related work experience.
Ability to lead a team, set goals and KPIs.
Thorough knowledge of intellectual property, university technology transfer, and licensing practices.
Ability to market technology to industrial partners.

Responsibilities

Defines the direction of commercialization and licensing strategies for UCSF technologies.
Lead goal setting for the function and implement KPIs.
Oversee license agreements with external counsel and law firms.
Drive business development and licensing workflow with external partners.
Nurture relationships with faculty inventors and investors to close deals.