UNC-Chapel Hill
Senior Commercialization Manager
UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Overview
Position Summary: This position is located in the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) in the Division of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OTC manages the University's intellectual property including patenting, marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. The Senior Commercialization Manager (SCM) helps researchers conceptualize and commercialize novel technologies in the computer engineering, chemical, or biological science industries with minimal or no supervision. The SCM educates faculty and manages the process of disclosing, protecting (patent, copyright or tangible property), developing strategic marketing plans for, and licensing their inventions. Duties include evaluating technologies, managing patent prosecution, coordinating marketing plans, drafting and negotiating a range of intellectual property-related contracts, and managing complex situations and relationships. The SCM places special emphasis on building faculty relationships, making investment decisions, and developing commercialization strategies in coordination with a wide range of related offices and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements
A clear understanding of intellectual property management including both patents and copyright
The ability to understand a wide range of science and technology within the computer engineering, chemical or biological science industries
Demonstrated ability to work independently and set work priorities with no supervision over regular work activities
Demonstrated ability to establish and manage many complex projects and complex relationships simultaneously across a broad range of innovations and markets
Demonstrated ability to interact with both academic scientists and business executives
Demonstrated familiarity with intellectual property licensing and technology commercialization in industry or academic setting
A strong team-oriented focus
Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues
Excellent oral and written communication
Strong project management skills with an acute attention to detail and ability to organize and communicate complex information
Extensive experience negotiating and drafting license agreements
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Three or more years of experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements.
Experience drafting and negotiating license agreements is preferred but not required.
Required Experience Staff IC
Key Skills Program Management, FDA Regulations, Management Experience, Facilities Management, Clinical Development, Data Management, Quality Systems, Project Management, Research & Development, GLP, Budgeting, Leadership Experience
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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Position Summary: This position is located in the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) in the Division of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OTC manages the University's intellectual property including patenting, marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. The Senior Commercialization Manager (SCM) helps researchers conceptualize and commercialize novel technologies in the computer engineering, chemical, or biological science industries with minimal or no supervision. The SCM educates faculty and manages the process of disclosing, protecting (patent, copyright or tangible property), developing strategic marketing plans for, and licensing their inventions. Duties include evaluating technologies, managing patent prosecution, coordinating marketing plans, drafting and negotiating a range of intellectual property-related contracts, and managing complex situations and relationships. The SCM places special emphasis on building faculty relationships, making investment decisions, and developing commercialization strategies in coordination with a wide range of related offices and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements
A clear understanding of intellectual property management including both patents and copyright
The ability to understand a wide range of science and technology within the computer engineering, chemical or biological science industries
Demonstrated ability to work independently and set work priorities with no supervision over regular work activities
Demonstrated ability to establish and manage many complex projects and complex relationships simultaneously across a broad range of innovations and markets
Demonstrated ability to interact with both academic scientists and business executives
Demonstrated familiarity with intellectual property licensing and technology commercialization in industry or academic setting
A strong team-oriented focus
Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues
Excellent oral and written communication
Strong project management skills with an acute attention to detail and ability to organize and communicate complex information
Extensive experience negotiating and drafting license agreements
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Three or more years of experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements.
Experience drafting and negotiating license agreements is preferred but not required.
Required Experience Staff IC
Key Skills Program Management, FDA Regulations, Management Experience, Facilities Management, Clinical Development, Data Management, Quality Systems, Project Management, Research & Development, GLP, Budgeting, Leadership Experience
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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