Senior Technology Manager

🇺🇸 Bozeman, Montana 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $115K - $125K 💻 Other 🗓️ November 9th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Senior Technology Manager. The role is part of TechLink, MSU's national technology transfer center, and helps US Department of War and Department of Veterans Affairs laboratories license their patented inventions to US companies and set up cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) with industry partners. The manager evaluates federal technologies, markets them to companies, and works with both sides to carry licensing deals through to signed agreements.

Highlights

Lead complex, high-value licensing and collaboration opportunities with TechLink colleagues, focusing on patent license agreements, CRADAs, and other partnership opportunities for DOW and VA sponsors.
Identify and evaluate DOW, VA, and other sponsor technologies and select the most promising ones to market and license to companies.
Engage target companies with licensing opportunities and help them develop license applications, commercialization plans, and other technology transfer agreements.
Serve as key account manager for specific federal laboratories or medical centers, working with federal personnel to secure agreements and following through until licenses are fully executed.
Take part in TechLink's business development efforts to position labs, technologies, and R&D portfolios for technology transfer partnerships.
Maintain accurate records in customer relationship management (CRM) software and other organizational databases.
Master's or other advanced degree in a science or engineering field such as materials science, electrical engineering, chemistry, or biomedical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of experience in technology transfer, R&D, product development, software development, business development, technology marketing, or technology sales, along with entrepreneurial skills in business development or sales.
Preferred qualifications include a PhD, 10 or more years of related experience, Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) certification, and knowledge of intellectual property law such as patent law, copyright, trademark, and Bayh-Dole.
Salary of $115,000 to $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; three positions are open and flexible work arrangements may be considered.
Regular travel to DOW laboratories and VA Medical Centers and to conferences and tradeshows, with a valid driver's license required and proof of US person status possibly needed under export control laws.