Director, Physical Sciences Programs

Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Position Title Director, Physical Sciences Programs Classification Title Project Administrative Officer Department Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships Posting Number R240028 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/48012 Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade E.99

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

UB's Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) is seeking a Director, Physical Sciences Programs, to help change the world by fostering innovative research and economic growth in the Western New York community. You will work with diverse faculty, companies and community partners to foster collaborations that solve real-world problems. In this role you will be part of the BEP team and principally direct the Center of Excellence in Material Informatics (CMI). You will also engage with UB principal investigators, industry, community partners and other academic institutions to establish new translational research programs.

Key Responsibilities of the position include:

• CMI Strategy: Responsible for driving the overall CMI strategic direction, technology and market focus areas and ensuring program objectives are achieved.

• Industry Engagement: Collaborates with Technology Transfer, Business Development and faculty to facilitate industry-faculty interactions, to promote commercialization of technologies, sponsored research and industrial use of UB equipment and facilities.

• Faculty Engagement & Support: Lead faculty outreach and engagement for CMI and development of new and existing translational research programs.

• Leadership: Responsible for actively providing an inclusive environment through role modeling inclusive behaviors and providing equitable opportunities for all in the recruitment, interview, hiring, coaching and development, promotion and recognition of BEP employees.

• Operations and Administration: Responsible for managing the budget, procurement, and reporting needs as it relates to CMI and other assigned programs.

• New York State: Maintain and develop relationships with key State agencies including NYSTAR, Fuzehub and Empire State Development. Formulate and deliver advocacy information to the New York State Budget Office and Legislature as required.

You will be successful in this role if you are driven by bringing beneficial new products and services to the market and making an impact in the community, finding creative solutions to get results, enjoy engaging with diverse perspectives, collaborating with and influencing others, and are committed to the growth and development of your team.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About UB

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences or engineering.

• At least 5 years of experience in product commercialization, business development, technology transfer or related field. Requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively with faculty and colleagues.

• Must have the maturity and self-confidence to relate to faculty as colleagues and possess a business-like demeanor to represent UB when interacting with industry and other constituents.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in the physical sciences or engineering.

• 5 years working in materials informatics, engineering or other related field in higher education or within industry.

• Experience running government funded innovation or economic development programs.

• Working knowledge of intellectual property management and contract negotiations.

Physical Demands Salary Range $130,000 - $170,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Campus All Campuses Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Kathryn Helfer Contact's Pronouns She/Her/Hers Contact's Title Sr. Manager, Stakeholder Engagement Contact's Email kehelfer@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-881-8938

Posting Dates

Posted 02/09/2024 Deadline for applicants 02/09/2025 Date to be filled

References

Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant