Assistant Director, Operations, Technology Licensing Office

MIT • Cambridge, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS , Technology Licensing Office , will be responsible for Bayh Dole and sponsor compliance activities; optimize operational aspects of technology transfer activities, including data management and integrity, IS/IT infrastructure, HR support and facilities management; manage a team of staff undertaking these functions; and play a key role in driving efficiency and effectiveness in advancing the TLO’s mission. Find the full job description here .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At minimum of seven years of administration, operations or project/program management experience
• Previous technology transfer experience in an academic/research environment
• Proven record of managing complex projects and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations, particularly the Bayh-Dole Act, and compliance best practices and trends in federal, foundation and industry sponsored research
• Understanding of the technology transfer lifecycle and functional areas
• Ability to develop and implement operational policies, processes and best practices
• Leadership, organizational and project management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience monitoring data integrity in complex databases through quality checks, data audits, verification reports, etc., and ongoing data management processes
• Familiarity with federal and state employment laws and HR practices
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
• Proven ability to work independently and to exercise good judgment in the performance of all responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree
• Technology transfer business operations experience in a large research university
• Experience with Salesforce based systems and reporting
• Familiarity with HR guidelines
• Experience managing facilities/office space

Responsibilities

• Bayh Dole and sponsor compliance activities
• Optimize operational aspects of technology transfer activities, including data management and integrity, IS/IT infrastructure, HR support and facilities management
• Manage a team of staff undertaking these functions
• Play a key role in driving efficiency and effectiveness in advancing the TLO’s mission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees