Technology Transfer Specialist - Innovation Commercialization

Job ID: 274862
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

At Augusta University, research takes prominence by taking place everywhere and among everyone: in wet labs and archives, with senior investigators and sophomore classes, in our health care facilities and our community. Research aims to advance knowledge that addresses the cultural, economic, health and societal needs of the communities we serve through research, scholarship, and creativity.

Job Summary

The primary focus of this position is to negotiate and manage on behalf of AU and AURI, confidential disclosure agreements, data use agreements, materials transfer agreements, and inter-institutional agreements. Additional types of agreement may also be included.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Agreements
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage confidential disclosure agreements, data use agreements, material transfer agreements, inter-institutional agreements, and others as assigned

Agreement Management
Manage these agreements, including such activities as: following up on agreement status, compliance, and termination, as well as appropriate docketing and tracking, electronic and physical records creation and maintenance.

Processes
Monitor and report process activity; participate in and lead process improvement projects; pursue process automation; ensure data completeness and accuracy in electronic (e.g., Inteum, OnCore) and physical files.

Policies & Procedures
Maintain and apply current knowledge of new and/or revised AU policies and processes (e.g., Institutional Review Board), state and federal regulations, and evolving trends (e.g., best practices, changes in law, case law, agency policies).

Activities, Meetings & Presentations
Participate in and contribute to educational activities with AU faculty, staff, and students and meetings/presentations including other AU departments.

Improvement
Support continuous improvement of contract negotiation and management practices, including the development of new or improved templates and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Support
Support partner units at AU by reviewing intellectual property terms and conditions contained in clinical trials agreements, sponsored research agreements, service agreements, and the like.

Other Duties
Perform all other related duties/tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of work with a minimum of three years of applicable related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Experience
Strong preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience negotiating and managing intellectual property-related agreements in an academic setting. Excellent customer service experience is a plus. In addition, a keen understanding of intellectual property law, particularly with regard to patents and copyrights, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Highly self-motivated/directed and a strong team player.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, negotiation, multi-tasking, prioritization, drafting, business and critical-thinking skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work with a wide array of individuals effectively.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment; make responsible decisions; prioritize assignments.
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment negotiating and managing a large volume of agreements while creatively overcoming difficulties.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday- Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Pay Grade: B13

Salary Minimum: $68,500 annually.

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job ID: 274862.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=274862&PostingSeq=1

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