Posting Number S06196P Position Title Technology and Commercialization Specialist Department Entre & Tech Development Location Arlington Job Family Research Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Open to External and Internal Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php Job Summary Technology and Commercialization Specialist will focus on identifying, nurturing, and managing partnerships across community, corporate, investor, government, academic, and nonprofit sectors. The ideal candidate is responsible for advancing a portfolio of university technologies into the commercial marketplace through the facilitation of licensing agreements or assisting in the formation of start-up companies to advance the technology to market. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with university faculty to drive intellectual property (IP) development and technology commercialization. Acting as a liaison between university research and external stakeholders, this individual will harness University innovations to generate impact, secure funding, and create commercialization opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in technology sales, marketing and business development. This position will support a wide range of activities to contribute to the overall success of The University of Texas at Arlington's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Develops and executes business development strategies by maintaining a portfolio of industry contacts and identifying potential partners aligned with University research strengths. * Cultivates strategic relationships with corporations, start-ups, investors, academic institutions, government agencies, private foundations, and venture capitalists to support research and innovation. * Leads negotiations and execution of license agreements with industry partners or via the creation of spin-off companies. * Manages a portfolio of invention disclosures, providing faculty guidance on commercialization pathways and evaluating market potential. * Oversees patent and IP strategies, including protection through patents, copyrights, and trademarks, in coordination with external patent counsel. * Implements licensing strategies, identifying prospective licensees and ensuring compliance with licensing terms and agreements. * Collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs) across the University to understand research interests and identify commercialization, funding, and partnership opportunities. * Supports PIs through the commercialization process, including pre-disclosure engagement, innovation management education, and navigation of institutional policies. * Coordinates internal and external stakeholder meetings to align on innovation strategies and IP portfolio development. * Monitors licensed technologies from ideation to revenue, ensuring compliance and managing amendments or legal resolutions as needed. * Tracks and analyzes key performance metrics, including partnership development, IP revenue, and engagement outcomes. * Prepares and presents reports to University leadership on progress, achievements, challenges, and budget utilization related to commercialization initiatives. * Maintains and updates contract documentation in CETD's database, ensuring accurate data tracking and continuous process improvement. * Leads or supports strategic initiatives, including grants, sponsored research agreements, and corporate engagement across campus departments. * Represents the University at commercialization events, conferences, and workshops, collaborating on initiatives like Texas Venture Connect and I-Corps. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in business, science, engineering with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in sales and marketing, research partnerships, or business development, with a focus on innovation, commercialization, and partnership cultivation or a equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. * Experience in a medical, technology, academic or research-intensive environment is strongly preferred. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree. * Work experience in an industrial field specific to the assigned area (Pharma, Biomedical/Biotechnology, or Diagnostics) is strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Requirements Working Conditions Special Conditions for Eligibility CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy. University Information The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. ADA Accommodations The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected]. Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.