Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering, and business or law, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Significant experience (generally at least 10 years) in technology transfer, intellectual property management, licensing, business development, or a related field within a research-intensive environment; Generally, at least 5 years of proven leadership and people management skills; Knowledge of technology transfer, intellectual property management, licensing, business development, or a related field within a research-intensive environment; Demonstrated skill and success negotiating complex contracts and managing patent expenses; Strong understanding/knowledge of the university research environment and ability to translate between academic research and industry needs; Demonstrated team leadership and people management skills; Ability to translate complex technical research into clear, non-confidential technology descriptions; Demonstrated strategic thinking, sound judgment, and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong organizational abilities; Proficiency with MS Office and CRM or database systems; and. D., or MBA; Background in computing, cybersecurity, bio-technology, engineering or other high-growth technology domains; Significant experience in an academic technology transfer or commercialization office, particularly at an R1 institution; Experience negotiating early-stage technology intellectual property and licensing agreements for businesses; Experience with startup formation, early-stage venture financing, and entrepreneurial ecosystems; Experience managing outside patent counsel and converting invention disclosures into strong provisional applications; Established relationships with industry, investors, or sponsors involved in research or commercialization; Experience implementing operational systems in a technology transfer or innovation office; and.