Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. **Job Summary** The VP, Tech Market Strategy & Partnerships leads the monetization and technology transfer efforts for Battelle, managing the external value creation of a diverse portfolio of intellectual property (IP) in various stages of development. The leader in this role executes the effective evaluation, protection, marketing, and out-licensing of Battelle’s intellectual property portfolio while ensuring maximum exposure, licensing revenue, and impact. This role collaborates extensively with the Battelle Tech Council, research leaders, and IP department, as well as with the Government Business Development and Commercial Sales teams. **Responsibilities** + Manages the external value creation of a diverse portfolio of intellectual property (IP) assets in various stages of development, generated by research and development activities in health and life sciences, national security, and energy and environmental solutions. Identifies select intellectual property assets, that are ideally positioned for strategic internal development targeting a downstream value build and works to ensure advancement of these opportunities. Promotes an environment of professional and effective commercialization and technology transfer across the Battelle organization. + Facilitates strategic partnerships focusing on key industry players that have focus areas that synergize with Battelle’s intellectual property portfolios. Provides an entrepreneurial approach to Battelle’s commercialization efforts by generating and advancing strategic partnerships with industry, non-profits, and academia. + Serves as a member of the Applied Science and Technology senior leadership team and holds a seat on Battelle’s Tech Council. Provides guidance to technical leads on market gaps that Battelle is well-positioned to develop technology for. Conducts educational programs to provide an advanced level of knowledge relating to intellectual property and technology commercialization, including additional methods for evaluating viability of technology and research ideas. + Evaluates new technology disclosures/inventions to determine strength of intellectual property and commercial viability, in collaboration with the Tech Council and IP department. Executes effective evaluation, protection, marketing, and out-licensing of Battelle’s intellectual property portfolio in collaboration with Battelle’s Legal team; and ensures maximum exposure, licensing revenue, and impact for all intellectual property. + Leverages influence and provides indirect leadership to employees regarding efforts to monetize and transfer technology and intellectual property assets. Serves as a coach to team members in Government Business Development and Commercial Sales. + Establishes Battelle as a highly visible producer of technologies that are investable by the venture capital community as well as other sources of commercial funding. Collaborates with the leaders of Government Business Development and Commercial Sales to engage external technology development resources, and the EVP of AS&T to engage with the financial community for resources and support of specific commercialization efforts. + Creates and develops Battelle’s internal capabilities regarding monetization and transfer of technology with a 5-year strategy that includes budgets, performance metrics, policy formulation, regulatory compliance and external engagement strategies. + Negotiates high-stakes business deals on behalf of AS&T – including licensing deals, applying appropriate deal structure to diverse licensing opportunities, and representing Battelle’s interests in negotiations around spin-offs. + Collaborates with the national laboratory community to seek opportunities to jointly commercialize IP in the support of the labs’ sponsors. **Key Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, or business. + 10+ years of experience with the following across a diverse set of sectors, including health sciences, energy, and national security: business or technology development, negotiating licenses and commercialization agreements, transferring intellectual property rights, and developing and negotiating strategic partnership initiatives at the organizational level. + Strong understanding of intellectual property management and commercialization of IP portfolios. + Track record of delivering differential ROI through IP commercialization. + Strong communication skills internally and externally, across varied markets. **Preferred Qualifications** + MBA or advanced degree in a scientific or technological discipline. **Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life** We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. + **Balance life through a compressed work schedule** : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. + **Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:** You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs. + **Take time to recharge** : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated. + **Prioritize wellness** : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. + **Better together** : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support. + **Build your financial future** : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. + **Advance your education** : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education. **A Work Environment Where You Succeed** For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: + Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects + Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery + Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment + Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders + Give back to and improve our communities **Vaccinations & Safety Protocols** _Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._ _Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._ The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. **No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.** For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers