Offices of Technology Transfer
February 2012: Featured Opportunity
Associate Director for Biological Sciences
The University of Rochester Medical Center Office of Technology Transfer is seeking an Associate Director for Biological Sciences to promote and support the URMC’s intellectual property programs. The University of Rochester Medical Center is a dynamic institution, with a focus on biomedical research. There are currently more than 2,000 active research projects. Several URMC departments rank among the nation’s top 10 in NIH funding, with the School of Medicine and Dentistry ranking among the top 25 percent of medical schools, most recently reporting nearly $138 million in NIH grants. Today, more than 350 inventions by URMC scientists are available for licensing. In 2011, earned royalties from licensed technologies were in excess of $31 million and 86 invention disclosures were processed.
Located near the heart of scenic New York State, Rochester is rich in historical and cultural experiences — from a full-time philharmonic orchestra to the Susan B. Anthony House, from the Dryden Theatre at the George Eastman House to the award-winning wineries of the beautiful Finger Lakes — Rochester is full of surprises.
The URMC OTT’s mission is to facilitate the transfer of technology arising from URMC research to industry for the benefit of the public good by creating new and useful products and promoting economic development. Successful transfers generate unrestricted funds to support future research, motivate inventors, attract and retain high quality faculty and industrial support for research. As Associate Director for Biological Sciences, a successful candidate will have an opportunity to be instrumental in achieving these goals.
Professional Qualifications:
Candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in the Biological Sciences; an advanced degree in business, law, or the Biological Sciences is preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted, as appropriate. Candidate should have significant experience and expertise in successfully commercializing technology and in negotiating and executing licensing agreements. Candidate should have eight to ten years of technology transfer experience; ten or more years experience is preferred. Candidate should demonstrate experience in developing and maintaining relationships with researchers, industry representatives, colleagues, and related professionals. Interest or experience in corporate start-ups, or experience in a business setting is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the administrative and financial support systems of the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) including the supervision and coordination of OTT staff. Manage special projects. Market University technologies related to the Biological Sciences by promoting the University’s intellectual property (IP) and technology commercialization programs. Negotiate and maintain license agreements. Receive and take appropriate action on technology disclosures with appropriate deans, department chairs, and research administrators. Provide guidance and support for commercial development of select technologies through the formation of start-up companies. Authorize patent filings when appropriate and manage the patent application filing and maintenance process. Serve as primary University contact to external industrial representatives and patent counsel. Serve as a resource for faculty and administrators on IP matters. Advise and educate the University community on federal, state, and other sponsor technology compliance requirements.
Application Information:
The review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please visit our website at:https://psportal.its.rochester.edu/applyonline/. Enter key words “associate director,” and click on the posting title for job id number 174402.
Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Job positions are updated daily.
The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks women and minority applicants for this position. This position is security sensitive—conviction verification conducted upon applicant selection.
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