Technology Commercialization Specialist

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a licensed technology transfer professional to evaluate IP disclosures for patentability and market potential, and to conduct market research to identify potential partners for university technologies. You will develop marketing summaries, assist with deal valuation and term sheets, and participate in licensing negotiations.

You will coordinate interns and present results to the director, and attend technical conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science, or life science and five years in intellectual property.
• Master’s degree in science and/or business preferred, with IP transfer experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate disclosed technology for patentability and market potential.
• Prepare non-confidential marketing summaries for partners.
• Assist with deal valuation and term sheets for licensing.
• Coordinate interns and report results to the director.
• Maintain passive marketing channels (Flintbox, In-Part).
• Support licensing negotiations and engage with industry partners.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-project management

Communication of novelty

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Purpose of Position

Evaluate intellectual property disclosures for patentability and market application. Conduct market research to find potential partners for university technologies and develop marketing strategies, applying highly technical knowledge to the area of specialization. Prepare non-confidential summaries / marketing summaries of technologies to present to potential partners. Assist with deal valuation and preparation of term sheets for licensing discussions. Participate in licensing negotiations. Plan and coordinate the work of the interns. Submit project results to the director. Perform related duties as required. Participate in technical conferences and networking events.

Essential Functions

• Work with interns and licensing manager to assess disclosed technology, potential for market acceptance, market size, relevant competitor companies, and potential licensees.
• Prepare technology assessment documents.
• Manage the creation of non-Confidential one page marketing summaries to promote inventions, which require understanding and articulating the novelty of the invention and its advantages over the state of the art.
• Maintain I&C’s passive marketing channels, such as Flintbox and In-Part.
• Work with licensing associate and invention manager to connect with key industry partners through marketing communications and networking events.
• Assist licensing manager and director with valuation of licensing deals and preparation of term sheets.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science field (engineering, physical science, or life science) and five (5) years of knowledge and experience in intellectual property, management of processes and training of employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in science field (engineering, physical science, or life science) and/or business and one year in a university technology transfer office evaluating technologies for market potential; ability to understand and perform University intellectual property management processes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work as part of a team and to build relationships with internal and external clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Ability to clearly communicate to internal and external stakeholders the novelty of a technology and the market opportunity it represents.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• Travel to necessary conferences.
• Remote work eligibility, two (2) days a week.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

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