SSTI Job Corner

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The following positions are available:

 

Program Manager—South Carolina Research Authority

The program manager for academic innovations is responsible for managing relationships with South Carolina-based colleges, universities, and national labs, alongside their respective technology transfer offices, to advance use-inspired research, support academic startups, and increase innovation-based economic development within the state. The program manager is an essential member of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, knowledgeable of non-dilutive and dilutive funding sources, and has experience leading teams through research translation, market analysis, customer discovery, and enterprise development. The program manager develops and manages the deployment of various grant programs and is responsible for meeting and reporting on program objectives. For a complete description and to apply, click here.

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Vice President Commercialization—Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation

The vice president of commercialization at VIPC is a high-profile, executive-level opportunity to shape the future of innovation in Virginia and beyond. The VP will lead the Commercialization Division, driving statewide strategy, operational excellence, and program execution to advance the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies and intellectual property emerging from Virginia’s research universities, nonprofit labs, and federal R&D institutions. In this pivotal role, the VP will guide, coordinate, and invest in high-potential technology initiatives—with a focus on strategic sectors such as life sciences and defense technology to accelerate startup growth and economic development. The VP will serve as a key connector across Virginia’s innovation ecosystem, building influential partnerships with academic institutions, government stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders. A central responsibility of the role is oversight of the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF), a state-funded grant and loan program supporting early-stage commercialization efforts. The VP also acts as VIPC’s primary liaison with Virginia’s universities on all matters related to innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurial advancement. For a full description and to apply, click here.

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Chief Financial & Procurement Officer—Michigan Economic Development Corporation

The chief financial & procurement officer oversees all financial and budget operations for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation/Michigan Strategic Fund (MEDC/MSF). This includes strategic financial planning, accounting services, billing, financial analysis, financial operations, reporting and budget development. Ensure financial stewardship of appropriations and funds within generally accepted accounting principles, state financial standards and all applicable laws and regulations of the State of Michigan. Manage the accounting functions within the guidelines issued by the Office of Financial Management and the State Budget Office. For a full description and to apply, click here.

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Technology and Commercialization Specialist—University of Texas at Arlington

This key role focuses on identifying, nurturing, and managing partnerships across community, corporate, investor, government, academic, and nonprofit sectors. The ideal candidate is responsible for advancing a portfolio of university technologies into the commercial marketplace by facilitating licensing agreements or assisting in forming start-up companies to advance the technology to market. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with university faculty to drive intellectual property (IP) development and technology commercialization. As a liaison between university research and external stakeholders, this individual will harness university innovations to generate impact, secure funding, and create commercialization opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in technology sales, marketing, and business development. This position will support a wide range of activities to contribute to the overall success of The University of Texas at Arlington’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development. To view the complete job description, click here.

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