University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Technology Manager
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Lincoln, NE
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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May 28th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Technology Manager. The role involves managing a portfolio of intellectual property, developing licensing strategies, fostering relationships with university researchers, and commercializing university innovations. The Technology Manager will also negotiate agreements, assist in formulating patent strategies, and support entrepreneurial initiatives within NUtech Ventures.
Highlights
- Manage a substantial portfolio of intellectual property and assess commercial potential of invention disclosures.
- Build strong relationships with university researchers to identify commercially viable technologies in life sciences.
- Develop marketing strategies and establish networks with industry experts for partnership opportunities.
- Negotiate and draft technology access agreements including term sheets, license agreements, and option agreements.
- Participate in outreach efforts to educate university researchers on technology commercialization and transfer.
- Collaborate with NUtech's IP team on patent strategies to protect university intellectual property.
- Assist the entrepreneurship team to foster UNL's entrepreneurial culture.
- Support compliance monitoring of licensee performance in coordination with the compliance manager.
- Supervise student interns and commercialization fellows to aid in technology commercialization tasks.
- Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in life sciences or a J.D. with a life sciences degree, plus at least one year of experience in technology transfer or related fields.
Technology Manager Full Description
Technology Manager
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following required documents:
- Letter of interest.
- Resume or CV.
- List of three professional references.
- List of past deals negotiated. Attach as "Other Document."
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.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
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: Letter of interest. Resume or CV. List of three professional references. 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
ewelsch2@unl.edu
Job Category |
Job Category (old) | Administrative
Job Type | 12 Month (Faculty Only)
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date |
Appointment End Date |
Organizational Location | Default Location
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.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
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: Letter of interest. Resume or CV. List of three professional references. 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
ewelsch2@unl.edu
Job Category |
Job Category (old) | Administrative
Job Type | 12 Month (Faculty Only)
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date |
Appointment End Date |
Organizational Location | Default Location
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Due to federal policies related to intellectual property (IP), the successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Are you able to meet this qualification?
- Yes
- No
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- List of References
- Other Document
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