Innovation/IP Portfolio Manager

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00628PO26 Job Family Operational Analysis Job Function Partnerships & Initiatives USC Market Title Business Development Associate Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/208996 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Innovation/IP Portfolio Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Office of Economic Engagement Department Office of Economic Engagement State Pay Range G10 USC Market Range MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336 Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Office of Economic Engagement is seeking to hire an Innovation/IP Portfolio Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Economic Engagement, the Innovation/IP Portfolio Manager is responsible for the collaboration of strategies to assess, de-risk, protect, market, and license / commercialize innovations and technologies within the University's Technology Commercialization Office intellectual property portfolio. This position builds strong, collaborative relationships with faculty to understand research capabilities and unique institutional assets, aligning them with industry needs and commercialization funding opportunities. This position actively prospects and manages relationships with decision-makers across diverse industry sectors, promotes the University's research and economic development strengths, and increases industry-sponsored research and licensing activity.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or related field. 3-5 years of experience in university technology transfer or technology-based business development/sales; demonstrated experience in venture creation and business incubation.
• Demonstrated experience in technology assessment & evaluation.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property law.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skills in university technology transfer or technology-based business development/sales.
• Skills in venture creation and business incubation.
• Skills in technology assessment & evaluation.
• Knowledge of intellectual property law.
• Ability to create strong relations with university leadership and external stakeholders.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Intellectual Property / Innovation Assessment, Marketing and Licensing

Review innovations for intellectual property strength, technology readiness level, market potential, size, and growth, and potential commercialization, for technologies in the TCO portfolio. Engage University inventors and prospect external subject matter experts through customer discovery to identify market problems, value propositions, and unique technology features. Use market intelligence to identify and promote technologies to high-potential commercialization partners.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Faculty Research and Innovation Mapping and Marketing

Build strong relationships with faculty to understand research capabilities and unique resources. Assist in marketing innovations and research capabilities to industry partners and assist faculty in securing commercialization funding. Assist in in-reach efforts to internal stakeholders on technology transfer and industry engagement challenges and opportunities. Serve as a liaison between the TCO and faculty researchers, research staff, and students as well as other oces, centers and institutes within the University environment.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty

Prospect Development and Pipeline Management

Perform due diligence and market intelligence to aid in identifying and assist in cultivating prospective relationships across a wide variety of market segments. Maintain consistent engagement with decision-makers, document progress per TCO standards, and rigorously pursue target opportunities. Promote University resources to increase industry-sponsored research and licensing.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Proposal and Transaction Development

Assist with the preparation of proposals and agreements that highlight University strengths and address client needs. Demonstrate familiarity with transactional mechanisms to aid in formalizing partnerships and agreements with industry and corporate clients. Assist with special projects and initiatives as needed.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 08/19/2026 Job Close Date 09/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by September 2, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents