What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Technology Transfer position at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences?
The Director of Technology Transfer is a visionary and execution-oriented professional responsible for helping translate Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences's discoveries into market-ready technologies, startups and partnerships at the intersection of life and ocean sciences.
Bigelow Laboratory is leading efforts to bring new "blue biotechnology" solutions to market, creating a diversity of new products from marine resources, as well as developing a portfolio of projects advancing ocean monitoring and forecasting and aquaculture and life science tools.
The Director works closely with researchers to identify promising discoveries and accelerate their development toward market for societal benefit.The Director scans the market for opportunities, uses their expertise and network to develop go-to-market strategies, and fosters partnerships to ensure commercial success and market adoption.
The Director plays an active role in helping to secure public and private funding to support product-market fit innovation derisking and creation of out-licensing opportunities.
They also manage intellectual property, regulatory requirements, and contractual review. This position is expected to be full time effort and is eligible to be in-person or hybrid. The position is offered at an annual salary range of $175,000–$195,000 depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.Salary : $175,000 - $195,000