Commercialization Manager - IEED

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Commercialization Manager (CM) is based in the University’s Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC), within 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. This posting is for two identical positions, and applicants will be considered for both.

The CM helps researchers conceptualize and commercialize novel technologies in computer, software, data analysis, digital health, engineering, chemical, and biological science industries. The role educates faculty and manages invention disclosure, intellectual property protection—including patents, copyrights, software, and tangible property—strategic marketing plans, and licensing. The CM evaluates technologies, copyright, and software; manages patent prosecution; coordinates marketing plans; and drafts and negotiates intellectual property-related contracts. The position emphasizes building faculty relationships, making investment decisions, and developing commercialization strategies in coordination with related offices and stakeholders.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures, marketing technologies, and negotiating license agreements, or equivalent experience.
• Clear understanding of intellectual property management, including patents and copyright.
• Ability to understand a wide range of science and technology in computer, engineering, chemical, or biological science industries.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities with minimal supervision over regular work activities.
• Ability to manage many projects and relationships simultaneously across a broad range of innovations and markets.
• Ability to interact with academic scientists and business executives.
• Familiarity with intellectual property licensing and technology commercialization in an industry or academic setting.
• Strong team-oriented focus.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to organize and communicate complex information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience drafting and negotiating license agreements.

Responsibilities

• Educate faculty about technology commercialization and manage the process for disclosing, protecting, marketing, and licensing inventions.
• Evaluate technologies, copyright, and software.
• Manage patent prosecution.
• Develop and coordinate strategic marketing plans for inventions.
• Draft and negotiate intellectual property-related contracts.
• Build relationships with faculty and other stakeholders.
• Make investment decisions and develop commercialization strategies in coordination with related offices and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed