Description

This position will utilize best practices in intellectual property and technology transfer to ensure that discoveries and innovations emerging from UC ANR research and outreach continue to benefit the people of California and beyond.

 This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

 The home department for this position is IMM Office Associate Vice President – Business Operations. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University. 

40% - Strategic Leadership, Policy, and Governance 

Provides strategic direction and plays a key role in developing institution-wide policies related to intellectual property, patents, licensing, and conflicts of interest.
Advises senior leadership on policy exceptions and high-level legal or operational issues.
Exercises delegated authority for contracts and major organizational decisions involving finance, staffing, and compliance.
Interacts with senior management to ensure alignment across departments and functional areas.
Approves or provides input on settlements of legal disputes.

 
40% - Industry, External Relations, and Technology Exchange 

Directs and oversees activities that facilitate technology transfer and collaboration between the university and the private sector.
Establishes and maintains relationships with industry executives, venture capitalists, entrepreneurship organizations, and economic development entities.
Develops and implements strategies to expand partnerships and promote innovation across key sectors.
Promotes the dissemination of new ideas and research to the broader public and industry communities.

20% - Organizational Development and Capacity Building 

Advises and consults with departments, faculty, and organizational leaders on strategic and operational matters.
Identifies organizational training needs and implements development programs for multiple audiences.
Establishes and manages internal processes for effective intellectual property and departmental operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse audiences. 
• Expert understanding of applicable laws/policies/principles for intellectual property/technology transfer/commercialization, economic development, private-public partnerships and has excellent connections to further these initiatives. 
• In-depth understanding of national and international developments in the management of IP license and related agreements.
• Strong financial, management, and leadership skills.
• Understands and appreciates research enterprise in an academic institution as it relates to intellectual property and technology commercialization.