"Senior Commercialization Manager"

Position Summary/Description

This position is located in the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) which is located in the Division of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OTC manages the University's intellectual property including patenting marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. The Senior Commercialization Manager (SCM) helps researchers conceptualize and commercialize novel technologies in the computer, engineering, chemical, or biological science industries with minimal or no supervision. The SCM educates faculty and manages the process of disclosing, protecting (patent, copyright, or tangible property), developing strategic marketing plans for, and licensing their inventions. Duties include evaluating technologies, managing patent prosecution, coordinating marketing plans, drafting and negotiating a range of intellectual property-related contracts, and managing complex situations and relationships. The SCM places special emphasis on building faculty relationships, making investment decisions, and developing commercialization strategies in coordination with a wide range of related offices and stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• Three or more years of experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures, marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements.
• Experience drafting and negotiating license agreements is preferred but not required.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in university commercialization evaluating invention disclosures, marketing technologies and negotiating license agreements
• A clear understanding of intellectual property management, including both patents and copyright
• The ability to understand a wide range of science and technology within the computer, engineering, chemical, or biological science industries
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set work priorities with no supervision over regular work activities
• Demonstrated ability to establish and manage many complex projects and complex relationships simultaneously across a broad range of innovations and markets
• Demonstrated ability to interact with both academic scientists and business executives
• Demonstrated familiarity with intellectual property licensing and technology commercialization in industry or academic setting
• A strong team-oriented focus
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with faculty and colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong project management skills, with an acute attention to detail and ability to organize and communicate complex information
• Extensive experience negotiating and drafting license agreements

AA/EEO Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Posted: 09-Jan-26

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Internal Number: 311396

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0009471