Technology Licensing & Partnerships Manager

AUTM; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wyoming seeks a Technology Transfer professional to identify, evaluate, market and commercialize university inventions. The role involves coordinating patent protection, assessing market potential, and negotiating licenses and related agreements to maximize impact of research outcomes.

The candidate will build cross‑campus relationships, educate researchers on IP matters, and participate in outreach to industry and investors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• 3–5 years relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license with MVR compliant with Driving for University Business SAP.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, market, and commercialize inventions from UW researchers.
• Develop relationships across the University to raise awareness of technology commercialization.
• Evaluate invention disclosures and assess patentability and marketability.
• Coordinate patent protection and filing with IP Strategy, patent attorneys, and inventors.
• Negotiate terms of licenses, options, and other agreements with support of leadership.
• Draft contract language for research and collaboration agreements to protect IP rights.
• Prepare reports for Board of Trustees and University administration.
• Represent UW at technology transfer meetings and conferences.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Marketing

Education

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

University of Wyoming seeks a Technology Transfer professional to identify, evaluate, market and commercialize university inventions. The role involves coordinating patent protection, assessing market potential, and negotiating licenses and related agreements to maximize impact of research outcomes.

The candidate will build cross‑campus relationships, educate researchers on IP matters, and participate in outreach to industry and investors.