Director of Partnerships and Technology Transfer
9 hours ago
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Partnerships and Technology Transfer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The successful candidate will provide vision, leadership, and supervision of partnerships with ORNL and associated key elements that further ORNL's science and technology objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute an ORNL partnership strategy that drives high-impact external engagements, advances and integrates key elements of ORNL's Partnership Office, and supports the Lab's S&T strategy.
- Advance and shepherd institutional-level partnerships tied to ORNL's Science and Technology strategy in Tennessee, the Southeast, and beyond - including with industry.
- Serve as primary point of contact with Department of Energy (DOE) officials responsible for oversight of ORNL's industry partnership programs.
- Serve as a member of the ORNL Leadership team, providing insight and input to key Laboratory decisions and working closely with Associate Laboratory Directors to understand their directions and enhance alignment with Partnership activities for enhanced impact.
- Supervise ORNL's Technology Transfer Director, who leads a team responsible for ORNL's IP management and commercialization efforts including patenting, licensing, technology maturation, and royalty sharing, and includes entrepreneurial programs, such as Innovation Crossroads, Energy I-Corps, and Safari.
- Supervise Strategic Partnerships Office manager who leads a team responsible for negotiating and overseeing ORNL's commercial and institutional research collaboration agreements, including Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, Strategic Partnership Projects, Agreements for Commercializing Technology, and User Facility Agreements.
- Supervise ORNL Technology Control Officer, who is responsible for ORNL's research security program consisting of initiatives to protect Lab research outputs from unauthorized acquisition by foreign competitors.
- Supervise ORNL's Economic Development Group, a team responsible for collaborating with state, regional, and local public and private sector leaders to leverage ORNL's technologies and capabilities to create economic opportunities.
- Manage ORNL's relationship with other National Laboratory Partnership Directors and DOE's Office of Technology Transitions (OTT), including proposing and executing new Technology Transfer programs, leading and participating in multi-laboratory initiatives, and reporting.
- Oversee key Partnership Office elements, including budget, investment strategies--including ORNL's Technology Innovation Program, succession planning, workforce development, administrative and communication support, planning, and reporting.
- Maintain a strong commitment to ORNL values of impact, integrity, teamwork, safety, and service.
- Bachelor's degree in business, planning, marketing, scientific/technical, or related field.
- A minimum of 20 years of related experience.
- A minimum of ten years of senior strategic alliance or business development experience in the national laboratory, academic, and/or industry sectors.
- MS or PhD in scientific or technical field.
- Familiarity with DOE National Laboratories and associated science and technology.
- Ability to generate ideas and initiatives that capitalize on various internal and potential partnership strengths to drive substantive, additional benefit to ORNL.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many groups, such as the private sector, entrepreneurs, and scientific leaders, Department of Energy, general public, community leaders, and government officials.
- Must be self-motivated and self-directed, with excellent communication and management skills.
- Demonstrated ability in strategic planning; the ability to establish and communicate goals and objectives; and to develop impactful partnerships and strategies within the context of a mission-oriented organization.
- Ability to resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet ORNL objectives in a collaborative culture.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and have working knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and the ability to apply it to administrative functions.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
About ORNLOak Ridge National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,500 people. Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL's broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
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