Assistant Director Technology Commercialization

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Director, Technology Commercialization works under limited supervision to provide extensive experience and expertise in Cooperative Research and/or Licensing. The primary responsibility for this role is to be a leading technical expert for technology commercialization on our team. Works to consistently open doors, build trust and relationships, foster effective communication and facilitate collaboration with all of our internal and external partners in order to take scientific visions and turn them into tangible realities.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Master's Degree in Business, Science, Public Health, etc.

• Experience
  7 years of experience in Cooperative Research and/or Licensing
  Must have significant experience negotiating terms and producing completed agreements with a variety of academic, research, and industry partners. Proven track record of taking on and succeeding in challenging projects and environments.

Preferred

• Education
  PhD or J.D.

JOB DUTIES

• Serve as a leading technical expert for all-encompassing commercialization process and portfolio for the Office for Technology Development.
• Provide leadership to the Office for Technology Development Partner Success team; coaching team of direct reports in both technical and non-technical skills, assigning individual portfolios, and appropriately distributing and monitoring work.
• Work closely with Director of Technology Commercialization to:
  a. Review and develop improved processes around technology commercialization
  b. Work collaboratively with direct reports and other colleagues to implement improved processes
  c. Ensure clear communication and understanding of accountability chart among the team
  d. Identify and discuss areas for improvement
  e. Identify and set performance management goals for individual team members and the team collectively
• Oversee the monitoring and enforcing of completed agreements, including requests for information and financial compliance.
• Lead internal and external partners, with the help of the collective team and resources, through all aspects of technology commercialization process.
• Remain abreast of the latest developments and advancements in technology commercialization.
• Establish and build healthy and strong working relationships with key internal and external partners.
• Attend external events to engage with appropriate external partners and audiences and communicate on message the work of the institution and office.
• Provide timely and courteous service; communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Perform problem solving with all parties involved in the technology commercialization process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.