Technology Transfer Manager at InsideHigherEd

Category:: ProfessionalSubscribe:: Department:: Entrepreneurship & Innovation PartnershipsLocations:: Binghamton, NYPosted:: Sep 25, 2025Closes:: Open Until FilledType:: Full-timeRef. No.:: 02658Position ID:: 193119About Binghamton University:Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.Job Description:Budget Title: Staff Associate (SL-4)Salary: $87,000 - $90,000The Binghamton University Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships (EIP) manages economic development, intellectual property rights, and technology transfer activities for Binghamton University, including through technology licensing, business incubation programs, entrepreneurship training and support, and innovation initiatives. The Technology Transfer Manager is a key member of the EIP technology transfer unit responsible for advancing Binghamton's physical science and information technology assets from intake to assessment through to securing intellectual property rights protection, marketing, licensing, and translation. The role includes supporting the launch and growth of university spinout companies, including through campus and partner technology commercialization and business incubation resources. Responsibilities include:Work with campus inventors to encourage and facilitate submission of New Technology Disclosures Assess inventions and creative works relative to potential to patent or copyright and to license to company development partners; design and support pathways for commercialization, including via campus spinout companiesAdvise and educate Binghamton creators regarding intellectual property law, funding agency regulations, and SUNY policies as they apply to ownership, revenue sharing, and management of conflicts of interestPrepare marketing materials and undertake campaigns to present physical science inventions, software, and creative works to potential company commercialization partnersCoordinate inventors in working with RF SUNY and outside counsel on patent filings and copyright registrationsGuide faculty, staff, and students to resources helpful in translating and commercialization of their inventions and in launching spinouts, including through support from institutional, state, and federal grant programs, as well as university and external technology commercialization and business incubation resourcesParticipate in deploying and delivering EIP programs designed for educating and supporting university inventors in the process of technology translation and commercializationBuild and foster relationships with corporate business development teamsDraft and negotiate agreements, e.g., options and licenses, nondisclosure, material transfer, intellectual property, and inter-institutional agreementsManage caseload through docketing database (Minuet by Inteum), and utilize additional database platforms used by EIP as appropriateAssist Division of Research relative to compliance function, e.g., in making reports of inventions to government and industry sponsors of researchContribute to EIP funding proposals and implementation of grants awardedRequirements:Bachelor's degree in physical science, natural science, or engineeringAt least two (2) years of professional work experience in a technology transfer role at a university, in R&D, in a business development group in industry, or other roles related to technology commercializationProficiency with MS Office Suite and Google WorkspaceCommunication and organizational skillsAbility to work independently, as well as part of a teamInquisitive and an active learnerAdept at research and analysisOutreach and networking skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environmentPreferred:Master's degree in physical sciences or engineering, an MBA, or a JDAt least five (5) years of professional work experience in a technology transfer role at a university with a state or federal agency, in the private sector with startups, incubators or investment firms, or in a business development group in industryProject management experienceContracting experienceExperience working with a startupVisa sponsorship is not available for this positionAdditional Information:Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected] information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.htmlEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerThe State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.Application Instructions:All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=193119Deadline for Internal Applicants: October 9, 2025Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filledReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.Please submit:Resume,Cover letter, andContact information for three professional referencesYou may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.