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Technology Transfer Associate - Innovation Commercialization

Position Number: 6228319
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Technology Transfer Associate - Innovation Commercialization

Job ID: 285514
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Whether with startups, small, medium, or large companies around the world as well as in our own community Augusta University is actively marketing and commercializing exciting and promising new technologies, which can change the future for the better.

With an increasing number of commercial licenses with our industry partners, an ever-expanding base of patents, which offer our commercial partners important protection, and a special focus on promoting innovation commercialization in our region, Augusta University is excited to share the good news about "creating the future" - by inventing it!

The Office of Innovation Commercialization is proud to host the Life Sciences Business Development Center ' a 14,000 square-foot facility that includes wet labs, offices, shared equipment, common areas and a lively atmosphere for innovation ' all dedicated to incubating great ideas through its innovative startup companies.

We are excited to be closely involved in Augusta University intellectual property commercialization-related activities with companies from the Fortune 100 to the newest startup firm.

Job Summary

This position includes cradle-to-grave responsibilities for a portfolio of patents and technologies. The Technology Transfer Associate (TTA) will license, write options and catalyze collaborations with companies. The TTA is expected to have service-focused interactions with faculty. This person will assess intellectual property and marketing landscapes of new disclosures. The TTA will write marketing pieces for the OIC website, brochures and perform other marketing activities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

Actively market AU innovations to the private sector.

Draft and negotiate intellectual property options and license agreements.

Perform intellectual property mining, analysis, and marketing landscapes.

Foster and facilitate entrepreneurial activities.

Provide consultative assistance to faculty, staff, and students around intellectual property issues.

Develop marketing pieces for the OIC website, develop brochures, and generate other materials in support of OIC's marketing efforts.

Provide broad-based intellectual property support in such areas as basic sponsored research, clinical sponsored research, material transfer agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, inter-institutional agreements, etc.

Assist the Director and Associate Vice President as needed.

Perform all other related duties/tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in life sciences and a minimum of one year of related work experience as well as business experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

Must possess initiative and creativity.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational, negotiation, multi-tasking, prioritization, drafting, business, and critical-thinking skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to negotiate with the private sector on a daily basis and serve in a "deal maker" role.

Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and decision-making and work with minimal supervision.

Must be a self-driven, highly motivated team player who can speak "science to business" and speak "business to science".

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment negotiating and managing a large volume of agreements while creatively overcoming difficulties.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Pay Band: B15

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 285514.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=285514&PostingSeq=1