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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Assistant Vice President for Technology Commercialization and Industry Development

Apply now Job no: 498852
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

The Assistant Vice President of Innovation & Commercialization Engagement will manage and encourage technology transfer activities and intellectual property issues for the university. This will include educating the campus community regarding relevant intellectual property and technology transfer issues, including developing and interpreting policy and representing university’s interest in intellectual property and commercialization to external organizations.  This position reports to the Vice President for Research.

The successful candidate will interact with university investigators regarding their research, inventions and the commercialization process. Proficiency in the following areas is required:

  • Assessing the technical and commercial potential of disclosed inventions
  • Developing and implementing strategies to successfully market and license inventions
  • Identifying possible industrial partners capable and interested in commercializing technologies via market research and network of contacts
  • Composing marketing materials, such as non-confidential one-page summaries, posting and updating these materials as patent applications are published and more data is generated
  • Conducting due diligence on potential licensees, including review of business and marketing plans for viability
  • Drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements and/or clauses including licenses, materials transfer, confidentiality, option and inter-institutional agreements
  • Enhancing and educating the campus community about innovation/commercialization through lectures, workshops, events and other mechanisms
  • Working with outside counsel in preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications including timely response to office actions
  • Developing and revising policies and procedures related to intellectual property as needed
  • Advising and guiding faculty/staff/students in seeking resources such as NSF I-Corps, PFIs, etc. for innovation/commercialization initiatives
  • Maintaining records effectively and efficiently for accurate reporting
  • Coordinating with Offices of Research and Sponsored Programs as necessary
  • Supervising employees

General Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or JD preferred
  • Minimum 5 years related experience in technology transfer and commercialization required

Additional Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of federal regulations related to intellectual property
  • Experience with transfer of technologies to start-up companies, including university spin-outs
  • Ability to prioritize, exercise sound judgment and discretion, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential 

Note:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

 

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Nondiscrimination at Rowan University: Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education or to the University’s Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator: Monise Princilus, Ed.S. , Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Savitz Hall, Suite 203, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, princilus@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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