Position Details

Req ID:

req17492

Position Title:

Director, Office of Technology Commercialization

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS7016

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Ofc of Technology Commercialization

Location Address:

Stillwater, Oklahoma
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Elizabeth Pollard

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

170,000.00 - 230,000.00, Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

8am- 5pm, Monday-Friday with evenings and weekends as needed.

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

The Director of the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) will provide leadership of the Oklahoma State University technology transfer and commercialization activities. The Director reports to the CEO for The Innovation Foundation and will be expected to work closely with staff in The Innovation Foundation, institute and center directors, faculty, and the VPR, to maintain a seamless interface between research and development and the commercialization of useful research and development results.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach a resume.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Leading industry licensing/corporate development experience. Prior management of an extensive and global IP Portfolio. Demonstrated expertise in technology assessment is essential, as is knowledge of current developments and trends in relevant business sectors (e.g., aerospace, information technology, agribusiness, energy, and life-sciences/biomedical/biotechnology).

Experience in business management/technical product management. Current knowledge of ITAR & other regulatory statutes. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with faculty, university administrators, state and federal agencies and the business community is required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team which cuts across the university community and the university’s external constituencies. 

A proven administrative and managerial leadership record is expected. Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with a diverse audience of professionals. Problem solving ability. Ability to communicate in a variety of media. Strong organizational skills and time management skills. Excellent negotiation and project management skills. Detail oriented, with a high degree of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA, Ph.D., Ed.D., or J.D. preferred

Ten or more years of experience in corporate development, technology commercialization and/or Intellectual Property management.

Academic and Industry technology commercialization is strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant patent law and practices. Experience in drafting and negotiating complex technology licenses and agreements. A strong Network of Industry leader relationships in key technology areas. A proven track record Implementing strategies to promote economic development through technology transfer. 

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