Business Technology Development Manager

Job Summary

The Office for Technology Development protects, enhances, and advances UT Southwestern innovations to maximize benefits for community health and well-being. We do this by:

• Advancing research discoveriesinto innovative technologies for commercial application
• Cultivating collaborativerelationshipswith our faculty, researchers, and external partners
• Exemplifyingexcellence and integrityin all aspects of our work
• Extendingcompassionto each other, our clients, and our business partners.

We invite you to join the Office for Technology Development (OTD) at UT Southwestern. Technology development is an exciting field but in North Texas, where innovation and commercialization are thriving, it is THE space within which to share your gift of time and talent. In OTD, we are driven by UT Southwestern's mission to promote health and a healthy society that enables individuals to achieve their full potential.

You can advance your career in OTD's fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment; we are committed to a healthy work-life balance and stimulating culture where our team members can flourish.

The Business Development Manager will work with other members of the Office for Technology Development to facilitate and accelerate the commercial adoption of technologies developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center. They will perform market research on the competitive landscape, identify potential licensees, communicate opportunities effectively to external partners, and support the formation and growth of UT Southwestern startup companies. This role requires the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to advance the development of technologies and support the growing North Texas biotech ecosystem.

This position falls under a hybrid work schedule with 2 days in office and 3 days work from home.

Why UT Southwestern?

At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. Recognized as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for seven consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Required Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, or related field; minimum of seven (7) years' experience in a technology transfer office.

An advanced degree in science or business is a distinct advantage.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite is preferred.

Job Duties

• Leverage market research acquired internally to identify market opportunities to gain competitive advantage and develop specific industry outreach initiatives. Market opportunities in this context means potential licensees of UTSW technology, potential corporate sponsors of UTSW Research or Product Development, and potential investors in UTSW technology.
• Identify potential licensees in industry or non-profit organizations upon receipt of an intellectual property disclosure or confidential discussion with faculty and coordinate such efforts with the molecular or device Directors of Biomedical Product Development.
• Coordinate with the Technology Analyst and Director of Technology Commercialization to manage the inflow of technologies by prioritizing projects for business development efforts.
• Initiate outreach to potential corporate industry research or product development partners with technology opportunities at UT Southwestern and coordinate such efforts with the Managers of Cooperative Research.
• Develop, in conjunction with UTSW Marketing and Communications staff, a strong core communications infrastructure that works effectively with the Office for Technology Development.
• Collaborate with the UTSW Communications Department to identify newsworthy stories in the commercialization and venture aspects of research and product development.
• Collaborate with the Office for Technology Development staff to identify on-campus departments or faculty that are interested in learning of the services that the Office for Technology Development provides to UT Southwestern faculty, students, trainees, post-doctoral fellows, and staff.
• Maintain awareness of the latest methods and models of industry and academic partnering.
• Coordinate and execute on-campus events hosted by the Office for Technology Development.
• Prepare and present various presentations and informational material used in industry outreach efforts.
• Maintain and track business development data in the departmental database for reporting purposes.
• Manage the Business Development Specialist and review their work, as well as complete annual reviews of the Business Development Specialist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

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. Tale