Technology Commercialization Specialist / Senior Technology Commercialization Specialist

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Technology Commercialization Specialist in Houston, Texas. This role will identify, evaluate, and commercialize technologies developed by faculty at the university. Responsibilities include assisting inventors with invention disclosures, evaluating new inventions for market potential, and conducting licensing negotiations. Candidates should possess relevant experience in technology transfer and knowledge of intellectual property law. UTHealth offers comprehensive benefits and requires permanent residency in Texas.

Qualifications

• 2 years of applicable experience for Technology Commercialization Specialist.
• 4 years related experience in commercializing technology for Senior position.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and commercialize technologies developed by faculty.
• Assist inventors with development of invention disclosures.
• Evaluate new inventions for product and market potential.
• Conduct licensing strategies and negotiations.
• Administer complex active licenses and research agreements.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of licensing practices

Intellectual property law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Doctorate Degree in Life Sciences or Law (for Senior role)

Job description

The UTHealth Houston Office of Technology Management is dedicated to advancing innovation through technology commercialization, licensing, and intellectual property management across the university.

The position will identify, evaluate, and commercialize technologies developed by faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Assist inventors with development of invention disclosures and evaluate new inventions for product and market potential.

Candidates should have experience in technology transfer, especially with regards to software licensing and AI implementation in medical projects.

Position Summary

Identifies, evaluates, and commercializes the technologies developed at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist inventors with the development of invention discloses.
• Evaluate new inventions for product and market potential.
• Research scientific, patent, and commercial publications and attend scientific seminars.
• Assist in licensing strategies and conduct negotiations with potential licensees.
• Meet with inventors to identify product/market potential of inventions and identify potential licenses.
• Administer complex active licenses and related research agreements.
• Maintain appropriate company and marketing database.
• Maintain license compliance.
• May lead projects and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of licensing practices.
• Intellectual property law knowledge.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of licensing practices.
• Intellectual property law knowledge.

Minimum Education

• Technology Commercialization Specialist: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Chemistry, Biology, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Senior Technology Commercialization Specialist: Doctorate Degree in one of the Life Sciences or Law required.

Minimum Experience

• Technology Commercialization Specialist: 2 years of applicable experience required; may substitute with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
• Senior Technology Commercialization Specialist: 4 years of related experience in commercializing technology in industry or university technology transfer required.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – around 37‑38 days per year).
• Longer tenure accrues more vacation.
• Longevity Pay – monthly payments after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.
• Additional employee benefits.