Technology Transfer Manager

Binghamton University•Binghamton, NY

46d•$87,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Binghamton University Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (EIP) manages economic development, intellectual property rights, and technology transfer activities for Binghamton University, including through technology licensing, business incubation programs, entrepreneurship training and support, and innovation initiatives. The Technology Transfer Manager is a key member of the EIP technology transfer unit responsible for advancing Binghamton's physical science and information technology assets from intake to assessment through to securing intellectual property rights protection, marketing, licensing, and translation. The role includes supporting the launch and growth of university spinout companies, including through campus and partner technology commercialization and business incubation resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in physical science, natural science, or engineering
At least two (2) years of professional work experience in a technology transfer role at a university, in R&D, in a business development group in industry, or other roles related to technology commercialization
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Workspace
Communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Inquisitive and an active learner
Adept at research and analysis
Outreach and networking skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in physical sciences or engineering, an MBA, or a JD
At least five (5) years of professional work experience in a technology transfer role at a university with a state or federal agency, in the private sector with startups, incubators or investment firms, or in a business development group in industry
Project management experience
Contracting experience
Experience working with a startup

Responsibilities

Work with campus inventors to encourage and facilitate submission of New Technology Disclosures
Assess inventions and creative works relative to potential to patent or copyright and to license to company development partners; design and support pathways for commercialization, including via campus spinout companies
Advise and educate Binghamton creators regarding intellectual property law, funding agency regulations, and SUNY policies as they apply to ownership, revenue sharing, and management of conflicts of interest
Prepare marketing materials and undertake campaigns to present physical science inventions, software, and creative works to potential company commercialization partners
Coordinate inventors in working with RF SUNY and outside counsel on patent filings and copyright registrations
Guide faculty, staff, and students to resources helpful in translating and commercialization of their inventions and in launching spinouts, including through support from institutional, state, and federal grant programs, as well as university and external technology commercialization and business incubation resources
Participate in deploying and delivering EIP programs designed for educating and supporting university inventors in the process of technology translation and commercialization
Build and foster relationships with corporate business development teams
Draft and negotiate agreements, e.g., options and licenses, nondisclosure, material transfer, intellectual property, and inter-institutional agreements
Manage caseload through docketing database (Minuet by Inteum), and utilize additional database platforms used by EIP as appropriate
Assist Division of Research relative to compliance function, e.g., in making reports of inventions to government and industry sponsors of research
Contribute to EIP funding proposals and implementation of grants awarded