Job Details

Managing Director

Position Number: 6713962
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Managing Director
Lubbock
42918BR
Research Commercialization

Position Description
Plans and directs the overall operation of a major department (with institutional oversight) and provides leadership for staff members. Meets ORP eligibility requirements. Under executive direction, performs highly varied administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and professional skills. Responsible for all employees assigned to area.

Major/Essential Functions

Develops strategies to build TTUS Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio, increases engagement and disclosure activity from Schools, Colleges, Departments and/or Faculty which are under represented and de-risk early-stage IP.
Directs IP assessment, and protection activities on behalf of the ORC for TTUS-owned innovations and discoveries in collaboration with the Senior Managing Director - Research Commercialization. Oversees patent filings, leads the review of new filings and prosecution related matters (e.g., Office Actions) and responses in collaboration with respective licensing manager(s)/inventors and assists with engagement with contracted outside IP & Legal counsel. Manages IP reporting to foundations and state agencies.
Oversees annual technology audit to enable IP portfolio prioritization, go/no-go decision points and active pipeline/portfolio management throughout fiscal year.
Manages technology assessment budget and, where applicable, enforces rates, project fees, and timelines with partner consultants.
Maintains and develops performance-based metrics for ORC operation.
Manages TTUS IP master docket with contracted outside IP & Legal counsel.
Supports Senior Managing Director - Research Commercialization, in the coordination and management of the TTU/TTUHSC Intellectual Property Review Committee (IPRC) meetings and other duties as needed.
Manages the development and maintenance of ORC Standard Operating Procedures and facilitates updates on an annual basis in collaboration with Senior Managing Director - Research Commercialization.
Manages the submissions of nominations to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for NAI Senior Members and NAI Fellows.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred. Seven years progressively responsible management experience required. Education beyond bachelor's level may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing IP/patent portfolios within a university technology transfer office.
Experience managing diverse intellectual property (IP) portfolios with an emphasis on patenting.
Patent law expertise, particularly prosecution related experience.
STEM background (Physical, Life Sciences, Engineering, Ag).
Registered patent agent or patent attorney.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.