Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S12275P

Working Title Licensing Pipeline Program Manager

Department VPR-Innovation Gateway

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date 06/21/2024

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Professional AD

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree, plus 5+ years of relevant experience in a technology transfer program within an industry or academia setting. Demonstrated ability to manage a large project portfolio.

Position Summary

The University of Georgia seeks an innovative Licensing Pipeline Program Manager who will monitor and help advance the robust pipeline of inventions arising from UGA's research enterprise. This position is within Innovation Gateway, UGA's commercialization program in the Office of Research, which encompasses the University's intellectual property licensing and startup support functions to ensure that research discoveries reach their full potential for public benefit. The successful incumbent will be a highly motivated, detail-oriented self-starter who is ready to assume a prominent role within a successful technology transfer office.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Experience in the development and management of plans and projects
• Proven organizational skills needed to manage a fast-paced workflow, effectively prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Work collaboratively and effectively with a wide variety of people, including faculty, industry and, administrators
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Customer service-oriented self-starter
• Ability to function as member of a varying, dynamic team

Physical Demands

• Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time
• Standing, bending, stooping, walking, carrying, pushing, pulling
• Lift boxes up to 20 lbs.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Proactively monitor and help advance the pipeline of arising from UGA's research enterprise.

• Review/accept new invention disclosures
• Coordinate with inventors to obtain additional information as needed to facilitate robust evaluation of disclosures
• Track status of, and facilitate, invention review to ensure timely progression
• Explore opportunities to enhance invention evaluation process
• Support federal invention reporting activities

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Support efficient progression of inventions by identifying, evaluating, and leveraging opportunities to bring UGA intellectual property to the market.

• Conduct market landscape analysis
• Identify licensing leads/contacts
• Manage online technology summary database
• Compile marketing books, sheets, and other materials for Innovation Gateway technology portfolios
• Assist Research Communications in social media marketing campaigns to promote technologies available for licensing
• Explore opportunities to enhance marketing process

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Monitor licensing agreement status to ensure timely progression of negotiation and execution of agreements.

• Track/report status of licensing agreements in coordination with licensing team
• Maintain licensing agreement templates, update as needed by coordinating with UGARF legal counsel

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Assist licensing team in increasing the invention disclosure pipeline

• Identify and evaluate new and emerging technologies, ideas, or concepts that could lead to disclosures
• Review outgoing material transfer agreements for new inventions
• Help coordinate departmental/school outreach activities
• Assist licensing team in outreach technology scouting

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Explore opportunities to expand licensing pipeline, e.g. copyright licensing and other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Cory Acuff

Recruitment Contact Email cacuff@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents