<p>Req Id: 36229</p> <p>Job Title: Technology Commercialization Specialist</p> <p>City: West Lafayette</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Are you passionate about transforming groundbreaking research into real-world innovations? The Daniels School of Business at Purdue University is looking for a dynamic Technology Commercialization Specialist to join our Management Department. Reporting directly to the Director of Purdue's National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps), you'll be at the forefront of identifying and nurturing highly translational research projects across Purdue's vibrant research community. Your mission: to discover and champion projects with the potential to thrive in the I-Corps and other Purdue commercialization programs. Be a catalyst for innovation and help shape the future of technology at Purdue!</p> <p>About Purdue University</p> <p>Purdue University is a public research institution demonstrating excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities and with two colleges in the top four in the United States, Purdue discovers and disseminates knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none.</p> <p>This is a limited-term position through 12/31/2026 with the potential of extension based on funding renewal.</p> <p>Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate's location and interest. Will need to be on campus 2-3 days a week/month.</p> <p>A cover letter is required to be fully considered</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <p>Qualified candidates will need:</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree in a STEM field </li><li>2 years of experience in managing technology development and/or commercialization </li><li>An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered </li></ul> <p>Skills Needed:</p> <ul> <li>Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail, self-starter with ability to set priorities </li><li>Fluency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) </li><li>Familiarity with the different pathways for technology commercialization including licensing, joint ventures, joint development agreements, and startups </li><li>Exceptional written and oral communication skills </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Ph.D. in a STEM field, highly preferred </li><li>Familiarity with Lean Launchpad methodologies and customer discovery </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary?CLICK HERE </li><li>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li><li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li><li>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible?For?Overtime) </li><li>Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately </li></ul> <p>Career Stream</p> <p>Professional 3</p> <ul> <li>Pay Band S070 </li><li>Job Code #20003741 </li></ul> <p>Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php</p> <p>EOE / AA:</p> <p>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 2/27/25</p>