Technology Transfer Officer
In 2020 the University of Hertfordshire launched its new strategy, which includes refreshed objectives and targets for Enterprise & Business Development. Coupled with our recent success in implementing a new University Enterprise Zone, the University's Business Development Department is now seeking to fulfil its ambitions to drive sustainable growth and increase income across all areas of knowledge exchange.
Main duties and responsibilities
You will be expected to support the implementation of the University’s Intellectual Property Pipeline and Investment activities to maximise commercial and impact potential and collate academic invention disclosures and performing initial assessment of commercial exploitation readiness. The role will require you to promote awareness of UH IP by publishing case studies on external licensing platforms and generating commercial interest and support academics to employ strategies for the effective use of the IP arising from their research for research growth and impact.
Additionally, you will, oversee and maintain effective record keeping and data inputting on activity, such as IP pipeline and investment cases, for use in internal and external reporting and ensure UH’s existing licensees’ commitments are diarised and adhered to, including seeking requesting sales reports, raising invoices, and flagging any requests for amendments.
The role will also expect you to work with Marketing & Communications to maintain the internal intranet pages to showcase IP and commercial opportunities and value for staff and students and contribute towards process improvement to streamline IP-related processes within Schools and also the central Business Development teams.
Skill and experience required
You will have experience operating within a Technology Transfer environment and proven experience in project management preferably in a business to business or Higher Education context. You must have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work under pressure, adhere to multiple tight deadlines and work effectively with a wide range of different groups including staff, students, alumni and external clients.
You will be committed, determined and have the drive to see projects through to completion by agreed deadlines. In addition to this, you will be a team player, able to work collaboratively both with colleagues in the Business Development department and across the University and with external partners. You will also show you commitment to the University’s equality and diversity objectives and to continuous improvement and professional development.
Qualifications required
You will hold a minimum of an Honours Degree and, or equivalent professional qualifications with proven relevant experience. A business or IP related qualification would be advantageous.
Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts