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Vice President of Technology Commercialization

2 months ago


Austin, Texas, United States The University of Texas at Austin Full time

Job Posting Title:
Vice President of Technology Commercialization

Hiring Department:
Discovery to Impact

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:
AUSTIN, TX

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. Preliminary interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Three professional references will be required for candidates who advance in the hiring process but are not due at the time of submission.


Mission of Discovery to Impact:

Discovery to Impact is dedicated to transforming academic research into practical solutions, acting as the essential link between campus innovators and the business sector.

Our mission is to leverage over 130 campus programs focused on entrepreneurship and intellectual property, guiding pioneering research from conception to market success.

By fostering strategic alliances with corporations, investors, and entrepreneurs, we ensure that the University's innovations transition from laboratories and studios into services, solutions, and products that significantly benefit society.


Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President, Discovery to Impact, the Vice President (VP), Technology Commercialization serves as a strategic and visionary leader for the University's research commercialization and innovation initiatives.


Responsibilities:

The Vice President, Technology Commercialization is responsible for overseeing and managing the protection and commercialization of the University’s intellectual property while promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in alignment with the University's strategic objectives for effective translation of research from academia to the marketplace for societal benefit.

The VP will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to evaluate, safeguard, and commercialize inventions and discoveries, as well as work with other functions within Discovery to Impact to enhance outreach to industry and the investment community at local, regional, and national levels.


The VP's responsibilities will primarily include leading and developing high-performing teams (i.e., intellectual property, technology licensing, collaborative research, etc.), partnering with colleagues to cultivate relationships and networks with external and industry stakeholders, and overseeing a strategic approach to the University's corporate research and technology commercialization activities to ensure the University remains a leader in this field.


Required Qualifications:
Possession of a Ph.D., M.B.A., J.D., or equivalent advanced degree in a field related to science, engineering, business, or law.


Demonstrated experience in technology transfer within a university setting and/or within the tech industry or corporate environment, ideally with a focus on patents and intellectual property management.

Proven ability to cultivate a broad network of faculty, researchers, and industry contacts.

A solid track record of understanding complex scientific and technological research and its potential market applications.

Strong proficiency in the latest software tools and processes.


Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey the commercial potential of academic research to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Required Attributes:

Visionary Leadership :
Demonstrates a proactive and results-oriented approach, with documented success in guiding and inspiring a large and diverse team

Embodies characteristics such as:
Strategic foresight

Team empowerment

Creative problem-solving

Collaborative approach

Strategic Connector :

Demonstrates skill in linking corporate research initiatives and technology commercialization with academic talent and industry ventures, fostering dynamic and strategic partnerships that enhance collaborative innovation.


National Recognition :

Respected within the field of higher education research commercialization with a proven track record of leading initiatives for a nationally recognized program.


Preferred Qualifications:
Executive presence with an ability to lead discussions at the highest levels of academia and industry.

Adept negotiation skills with a history of successful deal-making in the technology transfer space.

Comfort with rapid change and a dynamic environment characteristic of technology development and commercialization.

Awareness of the regulatory landscape related to intellectual property and technology transfer.

Experience with migrating and implementing software systems, as well as successful transition of data and functionality from legacy systems.

Experience working with international partners and a clear understanding of global market trends in technology and innovation.

Salary Range:

OPEN

Working Conditions:
Typical office environment

Required Materials:
Resume/CV

Letter of interest


Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.


Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.