Technology Transfer Director
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Partnerships
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jul 2, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 02456
Position ID:: 178318

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Director (SL-6)

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000

The Binghamton University Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (EIP) leads intellectual property (IP) rights management, technology transfer activities, and economic development for Binghamton University, including through licensing, business incubation programs, entrepreneurship training and support, and place-based economic development initiatives (such as New Energy New York Tech Hub and Regional Innovation Engine).

The Technology Transfer Director is a senior member of the EIP Office, playing a pivotal role in shaping the university's innovation landscape. This executive position is responsible for leading university efforts in engaging faculty and graduate student researchers, commercializing research outcomes, building an IP portfolio, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving regional economic development initiatives. The Director will oversee all aspects of technology transfer, including patenting, licensing, and startup creation, as well as promoting a culture of entrepreneurship among faculty and students, overseeing a diverse portfolio of inventions across various disciplines. As related to intellectual property management and technology commercialization, the Director will support major externally funded EIP initiatives, such as the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Engine and Accelerating Research Translation (ART) programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the university's technology transfer activities, including evaluation, patenting, marketing, and licensing of university intellectual property.
• Develop and implement strategies for effective commercialization of research innovations.
• Promote the disclosure of inventions and creative works by faculty and staff researchers.
• Collaborate with university leadership and faculty to foster an environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, university, Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY), and SUNY policies and regulations related to intellectual property and technology transfer, including those related to ownership of IP, reporting of inventions, distribution of licensing revenue, and management of conflicts of interest.
• Negotiate and sign or approve agreements, including, but not limited to, options and licenses, nondisclosure, material transfer, intellectual property, and inter-institutional agreements.
• Help secure funding for technology transfer activities through grants, partnerships, and other revenue-generating initiatives, and support funded initiatives such as the NSF ART-funded Binghamton EXCEED program.
• Manage and mentor the technology transfer team, promoting professional development and operational excellence.
• Represent the university in regional, national, and international forums related to technology transfer and economic development.
• Support the management of the technology transfer unit's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Work collaboratively within the RF SUNY and Division of Research, including at industry-facing centers, to deepen relationships and networks with faculty, as well as with partners in industry, academia, government funding agencies, and the investment community.
• Coordinate with the Office incubator and accelerator programs in promoting University spinout formation and growth, as well as technical services and expertise available to client ventures in building a portfolio of IP assets.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in business, science, or engineering
• Four (4) years of professional, supervisory work experience in a technology transfer or commercialization role at a university, in industry R&D, at a federal or state economic development agency, or in a business development group.
• Demonstrated success in patenting, licensing, and commercializing technologies
• Strong understanding of the legal, business, and technological aspects of technology transfer

Preferred:

• PhD or law degree
• Six (6) years of professional experience in a technology transfer role at a university, including in some combination with industry R&D or business development, or at a federal or state economic development agency
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of building productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Track record of securing grants or investment for innovation, technology- or business development initiatives
• Knowledge of current trends, policies, and regulations affecting university technology transfer and commercialization
• The ideal candidate thinks strategically, is results-driven and action-oriented, a team player, an excellent communicator, has strong interpersonal skills, is able to interact diplomatically with staff, peers, faculty, and outside parties, is an active learner, analytical, has an aptitude for outreach and networking, and is capable of directing completion of multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=178318

Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 19, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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