Alliance Officer - Technology Transfer

Responsibilities

• Identifying and engaging external contacts such as corporate scouts and innovation leads, industry subject matter experts, venture studios and investors.
• Create and manage structured engagement programs such as an “External Engine Network” consisting of a group of external experts who meet regularly and provide feedback on technologies and commercialization opportunities to help OTT meet our goals.
• Building and fostering meaningful partnerships between the Office of Technology Transfer and various types of investors.
• Developing and coordinating strategic events, conferences and other formalized forms of engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Leveraging a range of stakeholder networks to evaluate the commercial potential of innovations and technologies.
• BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A CHANNEL TO CONNECT OTT TO POTENTIAL LICENSEES OR PARTNERS TO DRIVE TRANSLATION OF PENNSYLVANIA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The candidate should have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• The ability to manage and coordinate multiple and diverse projects simultaneously through to completion,
• be highly self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• have the ability to establish priorities.

Qualifications

• If filled as Industry Relations Coordinator - Principal Professional, this position requires:
• Master's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None
• If filled as Industry Relations Coordinator - Senior Professional, this position requires:
• Master's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Pay & Benefits

• The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $91,488.00 - $154,452.00.
• Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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