Business Development Consultant I
Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Unleash YOUR Potential With UsAs a next-generation public
research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers,
doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape
the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No
matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play
an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most
impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with
opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented
faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple
campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to
tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding
experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We're seeking qualified,
motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in
unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human
experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and
propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we
serve.The Opportunity:Evaluates and assesses the university's
intellectual property for scientific merit, patentability,
marketability, and commercialization potential. Advises Technology
Transfer team on incoming and current inventions and recommends
patent protection and commercialization strategies. Assists in the
transfer of Physical Sciences technologies to industry partners or
newly formed startup companies. Represents the University to the
Physical Sciences community.Responsibilities:
- Prepares market assessments for new inventions and current
intellectual property cases in the physical sciences fields,
focusing on evaluation of novelty, market potential, and likely
commercialization path.
- Leads preparation, presentation, and review of intellectual
property cases for Technology Commercialization Committee meetings,
coordinates review and approval of the Committee's
recommendations.
- Coordinates with inventors, tech writer, and licensing team to
prepare summaries of the business opportunities for new inventions
and works to advertise technologies available for licensing.
- Assists with planning and executing strategic marketing
activities (scientific conferences, business community initiatives,
online promotion and licensing platforms, external marketing
vendors, industry events) to promote university technologies;
directs technologies to selected promotional channels.
- Coordinates with licensing team to qualify leads during the
technology discovery process for licensing and/or sponsored
research.
- Liaises with industry, investors, and entrepreneurs, as well as
academic and non-profit organizations; represents the university
and the Office of Research to the business, industry and
entrepreneur community in matters relating to university
technologies; assists with economic development/outreach
programs.
- Communicates with university stakeholders within innovation,
partnership, entrepreneurial, and economic development activity
areas in matters relating to university technologies; supports
University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc. regarding
matters related to university technology development and
commercialization; supports marketing and communication
efforts.
- Reviews external communication efforts among the licensing and
business development teams to facilitate consistent communication
with potential licensees and partners.
- Provides industry and market information for grant/contract
proposals leveraging university technologies.
- Coordinates tracking business development efforts in the
intellectual property database.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum
Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ years of
relevant experience.Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in evaluation of physical sciences-related
intellectual property; preparation of market assessments;
development of promotional strategies and materials; and
identification of potential industry partners.
- Exceptional communication skills--oral and written.
- Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.
- Ability to handle complex assignments.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management
skills.Special Instructions to the Applicants:
- Remote work within the state of Florida may be considered based
upon specific circumstances.
- If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment
opportunity here at UCF, both your position and salary will be
significantly based upon the information that you have provided in
your application for employment. We urge you to please take the
time to complete the application in its entirety.Are Benefits
Important to You?Working at UCF has its perks!In addition to
helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our
students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid
holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando
attractions
- Education assistance
- Flexible work environment
- And more...For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee
Benefits Guide (12-14-21)Who Are We?Founded in 1963 to fuel the
region's talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space
program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and
society. It's one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF
among the nation's top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes,
Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value
university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as
both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university.
With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine,
UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus,
downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences
campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region.
In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond
Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to
bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and
more.Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's
expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of
the date the employment begins.DepartmentOffice of ResearchWork
ScheduleMonday - Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedule may vary as
required.Type of AppointmentRegularExpected SalaryNegotiableEqual
Employment Opportunity Statement:As an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all
qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans,
individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally
underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can
be viewed at
http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.As a
Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and
selection procedures available to the public upon request.The
University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus
and an E-Verify employer.
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