Role Overview: The Manager – Technology Transfer shall be responsible for managing and coordinating the end-to-end technology transfer and commercialization activities of BITS Pilani, with the objective of maximizing the societal and commercial impact of the Institute's research and innovation. The role will oversee technology evaluation, intellectual property commercialization, licensing, industry engagement, startup enablement, and the execution and management of technology transfer agreements. With the establishment of the BITS Pilani Foundation for Advisory, Consultancy and Technology Transfers (BITS Pilani-FACTT), the position will play a pivotal role in coordinating technology transfer operations between BITS Pilani and FACTT, ensuring seamless implementation of commercialization processes, documentation, regulatory compliance, effective stakeholder engagement, and alignment with the institutional technology transfer framework and FACTT's operational requirements.

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Technology Commercialization and Intellectual Property Management




- Evaluate technologies for commercial potential through technical, market, and competitive analyses.
- Develop commercialization strategies, including licensing, assignment, spin-off creation, and cooperative development.
- Prepare technology profiles, marketing materials, and commercialization plans for institutional technologies.
- Scouting and Identify potential industry partners, investors, and commercialization opportunities.
- Execution of technology licensing, assignment, and commercialization agreements.
- Structure licensing terms, royalty arrangements, milestone payments, and other commercial provisions.
- Manage post-licensing relationships, monitor compliance with contractual obligations, and oversee revenue realization.
- Develop and strengthen strategic collaborations with industry, government agencies, startups, incubators, and investors.
- Facilitate industry-sponsored

📌 Manager Technology Transfer (India)
🏢 Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
📍 India