A Technology Transfer Officer (TTO) bridges research innovation and commercial application by managing intellectual property (IP), assessing technologies for market viability, and negotiating licensing agreements with industry partners to commercialize university or research-generated innovations, often by creating start-up companies or out-licensing to established businesses. TTOs work at the intersection of science, business, and law, requiring a STEM background and strong business acumen to facilitate the journey of new technologies from the lab to market.

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 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 can send their CV with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy5@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 Tuesday, September 16, 2025. No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.