Utah State University’s Technology Transfer team is seeking a qualified Technology Transfer Manager (Technology Transfer Specialist I) with expertise in the life sciences and biotechnology. This role involves fostering communication and collaborating closely with academic and industry partners (faculty, staff, students, industry representatives, and other stakeholders) to facilitate the transfer of new technologies to the commercial sector. Reporting to the Executive Director of Research Innovation & Impact, the Manager will be part of an integrated team responsible for developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans for managing USU intellectual property.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

• Develop and cultivate opportunities and relationships with faculty and industry that enable effective transfer of USU intellectual property (IP).
• Lead innovator engagement efforts to proactively identify new intellectual property (patentable and non-patentable) that should be disclosed.
• Contribute to long-range strategic planning, success, and expansion of Technology Transfer support.
• Perform and/or supervise the development of IP and market assessments for faculty-generated technologies to identify IP potential, market opportunities, competitive technologies and companies, and paths forward for taking a promising technology to market.
• Participate in and direct review committees relative to IP landscape and market opportunities and competition.
• Identify and develop relationships with internal and external sources for research, development, technology maturation, and funding.
• Negotiate contracts, licensing agreements, nondisclosure, material transfer, intellectual property, and inter-institutional agreements.
• Represent Technology Transfer professionally and regularly with campus constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one year of experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and a history of accomplishments in collaboration with diverse groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree(s) and/or experience in the life sciences or biotechnology.
• Familiarity with intellectual property protection processes, particularly as they relate to the life sciences and biotechnology.
• Experience translating and marketing complex scientific or technical information to various audiences, including investors, business leaders, and researchers.
• Proven experience in performing market assessments of emerging technologies for commercial applications.
• Experience in developing relationships, raising funds, and developing commercialization opportunities.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 09/2025

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

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Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 06/2025