Commercialization Catalyst – Technology Transfer (Licensing & Intellectual Property)
Employer Name:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Position Title:
Commercialization Catalyst – Technology Transfer (Licensing & Intellectual Property) Level 4 – Senior (Grade: D8)-Georgia Institute of Technology
Position Location:
Atlanta, GA On-site
Position Overview:
Commercialization Catalysts directly support Georgia Tech’s extension, service, and economic development missions to the State of Georgia and beyond. This position primarily provides commercialization consultative services for Georgia Tech faculty, students, and other Institute partners/stakeholders/constituents. This role contributes to the Georgia Tech Commercialization mission by applying expertise in technology transfer (lab-to-market strategy). This includes, but is not limited to, the protection of intellectual property, evaluation of invention disclosures, and execution of technology licensing. Georgia Tech Senior Level Commercialization Catalysts are expected to lead multiple complex projects and report measurable outcomes through internal metric reporting systems. This role will research technologies with high commercialization potential and identify faculty, students, or industry partners capable of developing a technology-transferable idea/project.
Position Description:
Major Responsibilities:
Lead multiple portfolios and complex-level initiatives that support Georgia Tech’s commercialization mission. Cultivate long-term close partnerships with Georgia Tech faculty, students, and other Institute partners/stakeholders/constituents.
Manage a portfolio of technologies, including technical, market, and IP evaluation.
Evaluate industry needs by building an extensive network of industry contacts. Consult with Georgia Tech researchers to identify complex technology development trends to meet the industry’s current and future needs.
Serve as Georgia Tech subject matter expert in Intellectual Property (IP) management, negotiation, and documentation.
Edit and finalize license agreements and negotiate the terms and details of complex license agreements. Serve as lead partnership development representative with appropriate Georgia Tech specialty area personnel (GT Office of Legal Affairs, GT Office of Sponsored Programs, etc.).
Lead diverse community outreach efforts that raise local, regional, national, and international awareness of Georgia Tech’s commercialization mission, goals, and partnerships.
Develop and implement technology transfer operational procedures that can improve workflow or process improvement.
Application Deadline:
Oct 31, 2025