Alliance Officer - Technology Transfer

Penn State University•University Park, IL

1d•$86,300 - $145,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Alliance Officer. This position will be located at the University Park Campus and will report to the Associate Vice President for Research, Director of the Office of Technology Transfer, who is responsible for the management of intellectual property developed at Penn State. The position will be filled as Industry Relations Coordinator - Senior Professional OR Principal Professional level, based on the successful candidate's qualifications.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to manage and coordinate multiple and diverse projects simultaneously through to completion.
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to establish priorities.
Master's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (for Principal Professional level); or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
Master's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience (for Senior Professional level); or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
Required Certifications: None.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Identifying and engaging external contacts such as corporate scouts and innovation leads, industry subject matter experts, venture studios and investors.
Creating and managing structured engagement programs such as an “External Engine Network” consisting of a group of external experts who meet regularly and provide feedback on technologies and commercialization opportunities to help OTT meet our goals.
Building and fostering meaningful partnerships between the Office of Technology Transfer and various types of investors.
Developing and coordinating strategic events, conferences and other formalized forms of engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Leveraging a range of stakeholder networks to evaluate the commercial potential of innovations and technologies.
Building and maintaining a channel to connect OTT to potential licensees or partners to drive translation of Penn State Intellectual Property.
Other duties as assigned