The Technology Business Development Manager assists the Vice President of Innovation and Economic Development with the daily management of technology transfer, commercialization, and industry engagement activities.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Master’s degree and business or management experience.
• Substantial experience in intellectual property management, marketing and business development (at a land-grant institution preferred), including work with start-up and spin-off companies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with prospects, outside agencies, visitors, and members of the University faculty, staff, and administration.
• Ability to think creatively about commercialization and partnership opportunities to achieve effective outcomes.
• Knowledge of the application of basic and applied research to new product development, commercialization, and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of intellectual property issues, policies, agreements, and contracts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree preferred in science, engineering, business, or law.
• Advanced technical and proposal writing skills and computer skills;
• Familiarity with sponsored programs operation.
• Knowledge of Maine-based public and private, business and economic development agencies highly desirable.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: March 22, 2023
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: March 29, 2023
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: April 5, 2023
Tentative start date: May 1, 2023 or agreed upon

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair James Beaupre at james.beaupre@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).