Recruiter: Domini Clark ([email protected])
Battelle Energy Alliance, Idaho National Laboratory (www.INL.gov), is involved with a major growth phase and we are currently looking for a talented Commercialization Manager supporting our Nuclear Science and Technology Directorate, contributing to the advancement of our mission in research science and national defense. With 3,500 world-class scientists, researchers and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and develop technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security and environmental missions.
The Commercialization Manager to maintain and establish strategic, long-term relationships with external customers and with INL management and technical teams in order to promote access to INL facilities, capabilities and intellectual property in a manner that benefits the American economy and competitiveness. Under the strategic direction of a Senior Commercialization Manager, manage assigned portfolio of deployable technology and intellectual property (IP) to advance INL’s Nuclear Science and Technology mission objectives, including:
- Securing, building strategic intellectual property (IP) assets and identifying the best use of IP and deployable technologies supporting lab-wide and nuclear mission strategies;
- Providing recommendations and valuations on potential IP;
- Defining and executing marketing strategies for the strategic portfolio of technologies and IP;
- Identifying, communicating and mitigating risks of technology transfer decisions for stakeholders/decision makers within the company;
- Managing the agreement life cycle, e.g., modifications, compliance, performance, termination, etc.;
- Understanding and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations associated with IP and licenses and related contracts (including conflict of interest and fairness of opportunity);
- Oversee technology and IP deployment projects carried out by junior staff members; and
- Training INL professionals involved in Nuclear Science and Technology mission accomplishment in technology management and intellectual property aspects.
- Developing and carrying out nonfederal technology transfer strategies that support Nuclear Science and Technology mission strategies;
- Preparing for and representing the INL in negotiations in a manner consistent with INL’s mission objectives and policies;
- Understanding and complying with policies, procedures, and regulations related to Copyright Assertion, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA), Work for Others (WFO) and other technology transfer contractual mechanisms used at the INL.
Qualifications:
Baccalaureate and seven (7) years relevant experience or advanced degree and five (5) years experience in relevant technical, legal and/or business field. Strong preference towards advanced degrees in technical/science/engineering, business, or law. Experience in commercialization of technology, including experience in contracting, technology transfer and/or intellectual property management highly desired.
Skills & Abilities:
The Commercialization Manager must:
- Understand and appreciate complex legal issues, understand technical issues, manage multiple tasks and projects under time constraints, and communicate and interface and interact effectively with relevant Laboratory personnel (technical and managerial) and multiple external customers.
- Represent the INL professionally during external negotiations.
- Possess a knowledge and ability to understand financial information and intellectual property valuation techniques, and be willing to assume responsibility for activities of considerable fiscal significance.
- Initiate tactical actions to accomplish strategic goals, work independently with limited oversight from the Senior Commercialization Manager.
- Engage cross-organizational and cross-disciplinary teams to accomplish technology deployment project goals.
Special Requirements:
Certified Licensing Professional status or willingness/ability to obtain certification preferred or equivalent training
Apply:
To be considered for this position, please apply on-line at www.inl.gov/careers to position #5153 prior to January 21, 2010.
Additional Information:
*The INL is located in Idaho Falls, Idaho (www.visitidahofalls.com)*
*Position requires relocation to Idaho Falls, Idaho – Full Relocation Package offered*
*Bachelors Degree is a minimum qualification in addition to the specific requirements*
*To view openings individually and apply go to: (www.inl.gov/careers/index.shtml)*
*To learn about the INL History and our strategic plan please go to: (www.inl.gov)*
The INL is located in Idaho Falls, ID (www.visitidahofalls.com). The area is in the heart of some of the most outstanding, outdoor recreation areas in the world. Access to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Craters of the Moon National Monument, Sun Valley Idaho, scenic Shoshone Falls, Jackson Hole Wyoming, Salt Lake City Utah and areas of Nevada.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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