The University of Delaware (UD) invites inquiries, applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President (AVP) for Technology Commercialization and Business Development. Reporting to the University Vice President of Research, Scholarship & Innovation, the AVP leads the Office of Technology Commercialization and Business Development to be a welcoming and accessible gateway and a conduit for the University to connect UD innovators and entrepreneurs with prospective external collaborators as well as to facilitate the effective transfer of University discoveries to the market.

The Office of Technology Commercialization and Business Development facilitates productive research-based partnerships and access to resources including capital, financial and legal counsel, and business connections. The Office catalyzes University research-based collaboration, innovation and commercialization. Effective technology transfer services include invention disclosure, patenting and other protections, licensing and start-up assistance.

The AVP will provide visionary leadership aligned with the University's priorities concerning innovation and entrepreneurship. Key responsibilities and goals for the position are to:

Refine the responsive and engaging process that links University resources with opportunities and the needs of potential partners in government, industry, national labs and academic sectors. Encourage and support faculty and student innovation and entrepreneurship by developing and maintaining simple and clear processes that support inventors through the full pipeline from discovery through commercialization to produce economic and societal benefit from UD's intellectual property portfolio. Engage, foster, develop and grow strategic partnerships and collaborations that enhance the University's research competencies, reputation and economic impact. Serve to connect and support diverse stakeholders in developing and commercializing transformational science. Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Office of Technology Commercialization and Business Development aligned with the UD's vision for innovation and entrepreneurship that includes success metrics. The desired candidate will be experienced and accomplished in leading a technology development and commercialization organization, including commercialization of university-based discoveries and academic-industry partnerships; successful in negotiating, closing and stewarding complex agreements; and successful in identifying and developing a broad base of new innovation funding sources. The position requires technical Bachelor's and Master's degrees, Ph.D. or J.D. encouraged, with 10+ years of related business experience.

The review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please click here: http://www.udel.edu/005828

This search resides in our legacy system as this began prior to April 1, 2019. If you have already applied to this position, you do not need to reapply.

Advertised: 29 Mar 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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