DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Ohio University

TITLE:		Director of Technology Development

DESCRIPTION:  Ohio University seeks a full-time Director of Technology
Development. The Director reports to the Vice President for Research and is
responsible for the administration, coordination and disposition of all
intellectual property and technology commercialization matters at the
University. The position will also provide support to the University's
incubation center and university personnel to assist in the growth of
research partnerships and to the Offices of Research and Sponsored Programs
and Research Compliance and to ensure protection of intellectual property.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Position requires a minimum of a master degree in science
or engineering or MBA or law degree with undergraduate degree in science or
engineering. Candidates must have at least 5 years experience in technology
transfer, preferably at an academic institution. Candidates must have
knowledge of and a proven track record in intellectual property, licensing
and technology transfer, including negotiation of complex technology
licensing agreements. Candidates must have outstanding leadership,
management, and interpersonal skills to relate to a wide diversity of
faculty, staff, students and community members.  Preferred: Experience in a
university technology transfer office, preferably at an Associate Director
position or above. Familiarity with business development and marketing.

RESPONSIBILITY:
- Educate faculty, research staff and students about the development and
protection of intellectual property.
- Works with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to draft and
negotiate term sheets, licenses, and other agreements.
- Consult with Research Compliance on issues of conflict of interest.
- Provide support to the University's incubation center to assist in the
growth of research partnerships
- Work with outside counsel to develop patents and secure licenses.
- Advise the VP for Research on potential licensing agreements

HOW TO APPLY:  Applications ONLY accepted via the Ohio University Jobs
website. To apply complete an applicant profile at the following site:
www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52420

Ohio University is an equal opportunity affirmative active employer.

Questions may be directed to:	Charlene Clifford, xxxxxx@ohio.edu,
740-593-0376, Fax: 740-593-0380

APPLY BY: April 15, 2007.  Position will remain open until filled.

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Shane Gilkey | Director, Budget, Planning, and Research &
Sponsored Programs | Ohio University | 104 Research & Technology
Center | Athens, OH 45701-2979 | phone (740) 593-9813 | fax (740)
593-0379 | xxxxxx@ohio.edu
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