Associate Director of Technology Transfer

Associate Director of Technology Transfer

Job Title Associate Director of Technology Transfer

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $125,000 - $145,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S5

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

Syracuse University seeks a visionary and experienced Associate Director of Technology Transfer to support its technology commercialization enterprise. The Associate Director will assist the Executive Director with the University’s efforts to commercialize intellectual property (IP) and support the translation of university-owned innovations having meaningful societal and economic impact. The ideal candidate will bring significant university-based technology transfer experience, including patent procurement and management, drafting and negotiating licenses and other contracts, business and industry development related to faculty start-ups, and meaningful management skills.

The Associate Director will handle the day-to-day operations of the Office of Technology Transfer and report directly to the Executive Director.

Education and Experience

• JD or PhD in a STEM field, business, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in technology transfer, intellectual property, licensing, or university industry relations.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of US patent and technology commercialization law (e.g., Bayh-Dole), and current trends, policies and best practices affecting university technology transfer and commercialization.
• Proven experience identifying commercialization pathways and negotiating complex licensing and related agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and prioritize a diverse IP portfolio and market university technologies.
• Experience leading a tech transfer office or managing professional staff in a research university setting.
• Familiarity with federal funding mechanisms (e.g., SBIR / STTR ), research compliance, and start up incubation.
• Experience with IP management software in metrics platforms (e.g., Inteum, Sophia, Wellspring).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with faculty, legal counsel, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Intellectual Property Procurement, Management and Licensing/Contracts:

• Manage the full IP lifecycle including invention disclosure procurement and assessment for commercial potential, patent prosecution, and licensing.
• Oversee IP portfolio strategy, prepare and assist with negotiation of complex technology transfer agreements in collaboration with Executive Director and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate market and commercialization pathways for university inventions developing marketing and deployment strategies for translating high-value technologies.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and General Counsel’s Office to prepare and negotiate a wide range of complex agreements, including inter-institutional agreements, license agreements, option agreements, material transfer agreements, and the like to facilitate effective technology commercialization.
• Collabora…