Technology Transfer Officer
The Office of the Chief of Staff & General Counsel is currently looking for a Technology Transfer Officer reporting to the Chief of Staff & General Counsel. This is a central position that is based on Beirut campus.Role Summary
The Technology Transfer Officer is mainly responsible for facilitating the commercialization of university-generated innovations and cultivating collaborations between university inventors and external Intellectual Property (IP) attorneys. S/he will strategically guide invention disclosures and manage intellectual property portfolios, ensuring alignment with university goals and ethical standards.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops and implements plans to enhance technology transfer and commercialization activities
- Collaborates with relevant constituents at LAU
- Fosters partnerships with industries, government agencies, and other research institutions to advance university technology
- Organizes workshops, seminars and educational events relevant to technology transfer and commercialization of innovations and research to promote innovation and entrepreneurship within the university community
- Serves as the primary contact between university inventors (faculty, researchers, and students) and external IP counsel
- Facilitates communication and collaboration between inventors and external collaborators to protect and commercialize intellectual property
- Handles the evaluation and analysis of invention disclosures, determining patentability and commercial potential
- Oversees the protection of intellectual property through patent filing and prosecution in coordination with external IP counsel
- Negotiates, drafts, and manages licensing agreements with assistance from external IP counsel, ensuring compliance with university policies and legal requirements
- Monitors TTO budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources to support technology transfer activities
- Ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and university policies regarding technology transfer and intellectual property
- Prepares reports intended for university leadership on technology transfer activities and outcomes
- Handles the filing and organization of work materials
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Law, Science, Engineering, Business or any related field
- Minimum 5 years of work experience with 3 years in technology transfer, licensing, patent analysis, or related roles
- Knowledge of intellectual property laws and the patent process
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Business acumen and ability to evaluate commercial potential
- Understanding of academic research culture and publication cycles
Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy3@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.
Closing date for accepting applications is Monday, August 04, 2025.
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.