Description

The Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization (CCTEC) connects companies and organizations to technological innovations created by Cornell researchers. CCTEC supports faculty at Cornell's main campus in Ithaca, in Geneva and at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join the Vice Provost/Executive Director and other licensing professionals in the management of a comprehensive intellectual property program for Cornell University. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating a portfolio of engineering and physical science inventions in various stages of development, software and other copyright materials developed at Cornell for their technical utility, commercial potential, and available protection under federal and state statutes. Using personal contacts and professional experience, the professional will target potential licensees, negotiate the terms and conditions for the transaction, and draft the necessary legal documents to compete the licensing of Cornell intellectual property rights for commercial development to benefit the public. The individual will act as the primary liaison to the faculty members in engineering and physical science research to assist faculty and research staff in crystallizing their inventive ideas, making disclosure of the inventions, software and other copyrightable materials to the university. Extensive interaction is required with campus researchers, potential licensees, patent and contract attorneys, industrial scientists, senior business development executives, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Upon the Vice Provost's request, the individual will also represent the center and the campus at professional meetings, technology trade conferences, and investment and economic development meetings and events. The individual will participate in educational and service programs provided by the Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization to the campus community related to intellectual property issues and awareness.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Master's degree in engineering or a physical science discipline with 3-5 years of industry experience or hands-on-technology management in an academic technology transfer office or equivalent combination. A PhD with industry experience in business development or an MBA is highly desirable.

• strong leadership, planning, research/analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills.
• a positive and proactive effort when contacting inventors, faculty, staff or students to develop and maintain productive client relationships.
• the ability to develop and maintain a "user-friendly" reputation for the Center with faculty inventors and industry partners.
• demonstrated ability to anticipate, perceive, diagnose, prioritize, and remedy problems.
• proven ability to negotiate reasonable terms and conditions for licensing rights to use technologies with potential licensees.
• knowledge of licensing and business laws including contract, anti-turst and export control regulations in order to remain in compliance with Cornell policies.
• strong written, oral and interpersonal skills; excellent networking, marketing, and communication skills.
• experience and background in computer applications as they relate to the areas of research and industry, including operating knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and relational database applications.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

Job
- Patents and Technology
Primary Location
- Ithaca
Organization
- Patents & Technology Marketing
Schedule
- Full-time
Job Type
- Standard

Contact Name
- Lewis Goodwin
Number of Openings
- 1
Where to apply?
- Cornell University Office of Human Resources - Job 08491

University Job Title
- TEC Professional
Level
- G
Sector*
- Endowed

Description

Provide assistance to Technology Commercialization and Liaison Officers (TCLO) in their efforts in marketing Cornell technologies in the area of life sciences, to potential licensees. The individual will assist in the conduct of technology transfer functions in the following areas with instructions by the TCLOs:

• Market inventions to commercial entities for product development and sales
• Perform technological background and marketing research on disclosed Cornell inventions
• Perform initial drafting of license agreements to effect commercial development of inventions
• Record key information related to the TCLO's activities in the Center's Intellectual Property management and document retention systems

Qualifications

Formal training in the area of life science, of 1-2 years beyond high school, with 3-5 years experience in life science or equivalent combination. Bachelor's degree preferred. Exposure to technology transfer in a university setting, exposure to industrial R&D or technology acquisition activities, and/or work with a venture capital firm financing university start-ups a plus.

• Excellent communication skills, including high level writing skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, time management and strong ability to manage details
• Team player with proven ability to interact with all levels of staff and constituents from diverse communities
• Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality and present a strong service orientation

No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

Job
- Finance/Budget/Planning
Primary Location
- Ithaca
Organization
- Research, VP
Schedule
- Full-time
Job Type
- Standard

Contact Name
- Jamie Washburn
Number of Openings
- 1
Where to apply?
- Cornell University Office of Human Resources Job - 08409

University Job Title
- TEC Specialist
Level
- E
Sector*
- Endowed

Description

The Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization (CCTEC) is responsible for the management of Cornell University's technology. The Center partners with industry to develop Cornell's technologies into products and services for public good. Additionally, CCTEC promotes beneficial interactions between Cornell researchers and industry, and leverages Cornell's intellectual property to promote entrepreneurial opportunities and regional economic development. CCTEC supports faculty at Cornell's main campus in Ithaca, in Geneva and at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. This position supports CCTEC's Economic Development Manager. The range of tasks include:

• Assisting in the coordination (logistics, venues, sponsors, catering) of 1-3 events per month with anywhere from 10-100 attendees
• Creating flyers, brochures, invitations and online promotions for events
• Maintaining and updating portions of the CCTEC web site; database management
• Conducting research on state and regional economic development programs

This is a Part Time, 20 hour per week position.

Qualifications

Associate's degree with 1-2 years of experience with event planning, graphic design and logistics management. Computer skills and working knowledge of software programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Must have the capacity to assist with the development of documentation and other communication materials. Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral). Ability to prioritize multiple projects and handle confidential information. Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external audiences. Customer-oriented philosophy, independent judgment/discretion and initiative essential. Occasional travel may be required.

Bachelor's degree preferred. Industry (private sector) experience in event planning. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator desired. The ability to do basic website maintenance and content revisions with html programming preferred.

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

Job
- Temporary
Primary Location
- Ithaca
Organization
- Patents & Technology Marketing
Schedule
- Part-time
Job Type
- Temporary Work

Contact Name
- Jamie Washburn
Number of Openings
- 1
Where to apply?
- Cornell University Office of Human Resources - Job 08467

Recruiting Range
- Negotiable
University Job Title
- Temporary Service Clerk
Level
- TMP
Sector*
- Endowed