Position Information

Position Information

Working Title
Technology Manager

Department
NUtech Ventures-0931

Requisition Number
F_260056

Posting Open Date
05/13/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
06/30/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Description of Work

NUtech Ventures (NUtech) is a University of Nebraska-Lincoln affiliate that facilitates the transfer of university innovations from the lab to the marketplace. NUtech is seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as a Technology Manager on its Licensing team. This position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing invention disclosures, developing licensing strategies, interacting with University researchers, and successfully commercializing University intellectual property (IP). This position will involve/require access to EAR/ITAR related information, materials, or equipment and may require a license approval from the U.S. government. Candidates should have a deep knowledge of technology transfer and the ability to maintain productive relationships with university inventors and industry representatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage a substantial portfolio of intellectual property, screening invention disclosures, and assessing their commercial potential.
• Build strong relationships with University researchers to identify technologies/inventions with commercial potential in a broad field related to the individual's technical background.
• Develop marketing strategies, identify potential licenses, and build a network of industry experts to partner with.
• Perform licensing responsibilities - negotiate and draft appropriate technology access agreements (e.g. term sheets, license agreements, option agreements, etc.).
• Participate in NUtech outreach efforts to educate University researchers on the commercialization process and technology transfer.
• Formulate patent strategies with the NUtech IP team to secure protection for University intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights).
• Assist NUtech's entrepreneurship team in their efforts to develop and support UNL's entrepreneurial culture.
• Assist NUtech's compliance manager with monitoring licensee compliance and performance.
• Help manage and direct a team of student interns and technology commercialization fellows with tasks related to technology commercialization activities.
• Work as an integral part of a team contributing to the ongoing evolution of NUtech Ventures in its mission of commercializing University intellectual property and driving economic development for the University.
• Other duties as assigned.

Creativity, self-motivation, and the use of data to make decisions are NUtech's strategic anchors. Technology Managers must be able to conceive, lead, and accomplish goals and tasks independently. The ability to make decisions with available and sometimes limited information and then clearly communicate those decisions to innovators in a timely manner is critical to success. Technology Managers must be able to manage a variety of complex projects concurrently in a sometimes ambiguous and rapidly changing business environment. Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work on a team are essential. Technology Managers have the opportunity to work in a flexible team-based environment, with opportunities for travel and professional development.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in a life sciences field (e.g. Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Microbiology or Molecular Biology); OR a J.D. and a life sciences degree.
• One year of experience in technology transfer, licensing, business development, or a similar field.
• Proficient and interested in understanding broad life science innovation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

This position will involve/require access to EAR/ITAR related information, materials, or equipment and may require a license approval from the U.S. government.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a life sciences field.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property and laws governing technology transfer.
• At least three (3) years of experience in technology transfer, licensing, business development, or a similar field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and establish a network with university researchers and industry partners.

Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Criminal History Background Check Required

Posted Salary

How to Apply

Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following required documents:

1. Letter of interest.
2. Resume or CV.
3. List of three professional references.
4. List of past deals negotiated. Attach as "Other Document."

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Ember Welsch, Human Resources Specialist Lead
Office of Research and Innovation
[email protected]

Job Category

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Administrative

Job Type
12 Month (Faculty Only)

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No

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