Technical Commercialization Associate Director
Location: Houston, Texas
Description: University of Houston is currently seeking to employ Technical Commercialization Associate Director right now, this position will be assigned in Texas. For detail informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Manages and implements interdisciplinary research initiatives, technology transfer, and intellectual property activities. Assists the Associate VC/VP for Technology Transfer and the Director of Office of Intellectual Property Management with management of intellectual property assets created within the University of Houston System.
Collaborates with university researchers regarding inventions and the commercialization process; assessing the technical and commercial potential of disclosed inventions.
Develops and implements strategies to successfully market and license inventions
Identifies potential industrial partners capable and interested in commercializing technologies through market research and network of contacts.
Maintains productive relationships with the community at large, public and private sector business development resources in the community, and maintains a network of resources.
Drafts, negotiates and executes a variety of agreements; prepares term sheets for license negotiations; and may prepare and file provisional patent applications.
Provides educational service programs to the campus community related to intellectual property awareness.
Coordinates with outside counsel in the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications, as well as manages the patent application process.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree and seven (7) years of directly job related experience.
Requires 2-3 years of experience in patent prosecution and a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline.
Additional Posting Information
Candidates holding a JD as well as an undergraduate degree or higher in a technical field (or equivalent work experience) will be given highest consideration.
Candidates who have served three years or more as a practicing patent agent, but do not possess a JD, will also be considered.
Security Sensitive Position
Yes
Retirement Program
TRS
Job Open Date
08/31/2012
Minimum Posting Date
09/10/2012
Expected Closing Date On or Before
Open Until Filled
Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
High school diploma or GED
One year of college (30 credit hours)
18 months of college (45 credit hours)
Vocational training up to 18 months
Two years of college (60 credit hours)
Associate's degree
Advanced technical training over 18 months
Three years of college (90 credit hours)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Ph.D.
Other Terminal degree
* Please indicate the number of years of full-time paid work experience you have in a related field.
None
less than 6 months
6 months to 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years or more
* Do you hold a JD in the field of Patent Law?
Yes
No
* Are you a registered patent attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office? If yes, for how long did you practice patent law before the United States Patent and Trademark Office?
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you a registered patent agent before the United States Patent and Trademark Office? If yes, for how long did you practice as a patent agent before the United States Patent and Trademark Office?
(Open Ended Question)
* Have you ever managed a patent/intellectual property portfolio as part of your previous employment?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Misc. Documents
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to University of Houston.
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This position starts available on: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:51:41 GMT
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