Business Development Associate jobs in Maine

The Technology Business Development Associate assists the Technology Business Development Manager and the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement with the daily management of tech transfer, commercialization, technology marketing, collaborative and sponsored research, and economic development activities, acting under direction and independently. Typical hiring range is $70,000 to $90,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together for Maine website.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in technology commercialization, technical sales, or a directly related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Experience working with the forest products or a related industry.
• Direct experience in intellectual property, tech transfer, and business development (at a land-grant institution preferred), including exposure to start-up and spin-off companies as well as higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with prospective partners and members of the University, including occasional participation in meetings, planning sessions, and events.
• Interest in contributing insight and new ideas in an open forum.
• Awareness of standard pathways for taking basic and applied research through product development and commercialization.
• Familiarity with IP processes, laws and regulations, timelines, and related agreements or contracts.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Experience with Maine-based public and private businesses or economic development is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel occasionally, normally requiring a valid driver’s license.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: March 22, 2023
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: March 29, 2023
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: April 5, 2023
Tentative start date: May 1, 2023 or agreed upon

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Christopher Coplin at christopher.coplin@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).