Technology Transfer and Commercialization Specialist

Plans, coordinates, oversees, and manages technology transfer agreements and research commercialization activities. Assesses the intellectual property and marketing landscapes of new disclosures and actively markets WMU innovations to the private sector. Collaborates with faculty, staff, administrators, and external organizations.

Major Duties

* Provides administrative support for technology transfer and commercialization activities, including managing data use agreements, material transfer agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, and inter-institutional agreements.

* Evaluates market potential of latest ideas and technologies and collaborates to identify potential licenses.

* License, write options and catalyze collaborations with external entities to the University.

* Fosters and facilitates entrepreneurial activities at the University.

* Serves as University liaison with external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

* Five years' relevant experience.

* Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and work successfully with academic scholars, entrepreneurs, faculty, and staff.

* Ability to negotiate with the private sector.

* Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and decision-making and work with minimal supervision.

Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants

* External applicants should use the WMU - Application.

* Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

* This is a terminal appointment which will end two years from the date of hire. Renewal is contingent on funding.

* Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: /staff compensation

* Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-staff

Physical requirements and working conditions

* Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

* Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.