Technology Transfer Mgr-30081

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Technology Transfer Manager to oversee the full life cycle of inventions arising from Rush research. You will lead identification, protection, marketing, licensing, and IP management processes to advance technologies.

The role requires building strategic relationships with faculty, industry partners, and ORA, ensuring compliance with laws and policies while driving licensing initiatives and value creation for Rush.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• Two years' experience in technology transfer at a higher education or non-profit organization.
• Understanding of early stage technology evaluation, intellectual property management, licensing process and corresponding types of legal agreements.
• Experience building and managing faculty as well as industry relationships.
• Knowledge of life sciences, laws and regulations related to intellectual property licensing and fundamental business principles.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with constituants inside and outside of Rush University Medical Center.
• Evaluates patentability and potential markets for technologies, inventions, processes and therapies.
• Assists in the management of patent prosecution.
• Markets discoveries to potential licensee companies, entrepreneurs and investors.
• Develops licensing strategies, drafts, reviews and negotiates Inter-Institutional Agreements, Options and Licenses.
• Trains and mentors licensing and support staff as needed.
• Reviews and interprets policy, state law, and federal regulations.
• Provides timely, accurate, and relevant reporting to the Innovation and Research Counsel.
• Collaborates with Office of Research Affairs (ORA) for various aspects of intellectual property management.
• Manages creation to fulfillment patent process of Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) technologies.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Technology transfer experience

Intellectual property knowledge

Licensing knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Legal-TTO Operations
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)

Summary

The Technology Transfer Manager will be responsible for managing the entire life cycle of inventions and technologies arising from Rush University research. You will lead and manage the identification, protection, marketing, licensing, and management of intellectual property (e.g., patents, copyrights). The position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.”

Other Information

: Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• Two years' experience in technology transfer at an institution of higher education/non-profit organization. Advanced degree and research experience may be considered in lieu of technology transfer experience
• Understanding of early stage technology evaluation, intellectual property management, licensing process and corresponding types of legal agreements.
• Experience of building and managing faculty as well as industry relationships.
• Knowledge of life sciences, laws and regulations related to intellectual property licensing and fundamental business principles.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences or an MBA.
• Licensing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with constituants inside and outside of Rush University Medical Center. 2.Evaluates patentability and potential markets for technologies, inventions, processes and therapies.
• Assists in the management of patent prosecution.
• Markets discoveries to potential licensee companies, entrepreneurs and investors.
• Develops licensing strategies, drafts, reviews and negotiates Inter-Institutional Agreements, Options and Licenses.
• Trains and mentors licensing and support staff as needed.
• Reviews and interprets policy, state law, and federal regulations.
• Provides timely, accurate, and relevant reporting to the Innovation and Research Counsel
• Collaborates with Office of Research Affairs (ORA) for various aspects of intellectual property management. 10.Manages creation to fulfillment patent process of Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) technologies.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.