Identifying faculty at the University who have developed and/or are interested in developing new research tool or medical device assets through reviewing the scientific literature, attending faculty seminars, etc.

Managing a portfolio of medical device technologies

Supporting a portfolio of research tools including animal models, cell lines, reagents, screening assays, and research tools.

Evaluating medical device and research tool invention disclosures for their commercial potential

Working with faculty, the Director of IP and outside IP counsel on patenting, copyright and trademark decisions

Marketing research tool and medical device technologies to industry

Engaging industry partners for potential licensing deals

Communicating industry feedback to faculty

Executing licensing transactions to industry

Representing the University at industry conferences, from time-to-time, that are relevant to technology transfer activities

On a day-to-day basis, the Assistant Director of Commercialization will actively support and manage a portfolio in the medical device and research tool space. Portfolio management involves a variety of activities including but not limited to:

Faculty engagement:

• Assisting faculty who aren't familiar with TLO's process to complete invention disclosures
• Encouraging faculty to disclose inventions, highlighting the advantages of how disclosing can help technology transition to the market
• Maintaining regular interactions with faculty to learn about upcoming innovations, discussing market gaps, making appropriate connections with TLO services and otherwise ensure the highest probability of successfully commercializing a technology
• Mentoring faculty on future work to pivot their research towards commercialization

Invention Disclosure evaluation:

• Evaluating a medical device or research tool technology for its commercial potential, provide recommendations on the development of a technology and implement steps toward licensing.
• Understanding the future development and funding needed to advance a medical device or research tool technology to a value inflection point

IP Management:

• Working with IP counsel in evaluating prior art searches for IP potential of a technology
• Working closely with IP counsel to establish and manage an IP prosecution strategy

Marketing:

• Marketing medical device or research tool technologies for licensing consideration by industry and other commercialization partners
• Engaging with industry on a regular basis to expand TLO's networks, keep abreast of market trends, get feedback on technology potential and identify licensing opportunities
• Attending relevant trade shows to promote the technology portfolio
• Hosting corporations at TLO to promote University research, faculty engagement and licensing opportunities

Licensing:

• Engaging with industry on a regular basis to keep abreast of market trends and licensing opportunities
• Working with TLO stakeholders to advance medical device and research tool technologies through a licensing transaction to industry

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.


Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.



Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field required; advanced degree in life sciences or bioengineering preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in technology transfer, preferably within a university or industry technology transfer office.
• Two or more years of industry experience in the life sciences, preferably in an area relevant to the assignment (Research Tools, Medical Devices, or Diagnostics).
• Previous university administrative or research experience, or familiarity with the university environment, preferred.
• Experience in business development and marketing preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to communicate and present written and oral materials clearly and professionally.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and effective as a team member.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN46200B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday
Department: 00642 - Technology Licensing Office
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $84,000 - $120,000
Close Date: 12/11/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9825445"">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/209181


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Identifying faculty at the University who have developed and/or are interested in developing new research tool or medical device assets through reviewing the scientific literature, attending faculty seminars, etc.

Managing a portfolio of medical device technologies

Supporting a portfolio of research tools including animal models, cell lines, reagents, screening assays, and research tools.

Evaluating medical device and research tool invention disclosures for their commercial potential

Working with faculty, the Director of IP and outside IP counsel on patenting, copyright and trademark decisions

Marketing research tool and medical device technologies to industry

Engaging industry partners for potential licensing deals

Communicating industry feedback to faculty

Executing licensing transactions to industry

Representing the University at industry conferences, from time-to-time, that are relevant to technology transfer activities

On a day-to-day basis, the Assistant Director of Commercialization will actively support and manage a portfolio in the medical device and research tool space. Portfolio management involves a variety of activities including but not limited to:

Faculty engagement:

• Assisting faculty who aren't familiar with TLO's process to complete invention disclosures
• Encouraging faculty to disclose inventions, highlighting the advantages of how disclosing can help technology transition to the market
• Maintaining regular interactions with faculty to learn about upcoming innovations, discussing market gaps, making appropriate connections with TLO services and otherwise ensure the highest probability of successfully commercializing a technology
• Mentoring faculty on future work to pivot their research towards commercialization

Invention Disclosure evaluation:

• Evaluating a medical device or research tool technology for its commercial potential, provide recommendations on the development of a technology and implement steps toward licensing.
• Understanding the future development and funding needed to advance a medical device or research tool technology to a value inflection point

IP Management:

• Working with IP counsel in evaluating prior art searches for IP potential of a technology
• Working closely with IP counsel to establish and manage an IP prosecution strategy

Marketing:

• Marketing medical device or research tool technologies for licensing consideration by industry and other commercialization partners
• Engaging with industry on a regular basis to expand TLO's networks, keep abreast of market trends, get feedback on technology potential and identify licensing opportunities
• Attending relevant trade shows to promote the technology portfolio
• Hosting corporations at TLO to promote University research, faculty engagement and licensing opportunities

Licensing:

• Engaging with industry on a regular basis to keep abreast of market trends and licensing opportunities
• Working with TLO stakeholders to advance medical device and research tool technologies through a licensing transaction to industry

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.


Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.



Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field required; advanced degree in life sciences or bioengineering preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in technology transfer, preferably within a university or industry technology transfer office.
• Two or more years of industry experience in the life sciences, preferably in an area relevant to the assignment (Research Tools, Medical Devices, or Diagnostics).
• Previous university administrative or research experience, or familiarity with the university environment, preferred.
• Experience in business development and marketing preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to communicate and present written and oral materials clearly and professionally.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and effective as a team member.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN46200B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday
Department: 00642 - Technology Licensing Office
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $84,000 - $120,000
Close Date: 12/11/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9825445"">https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/209181


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