WBI hires self-starters, purpose-driven employees that align to our culture and have or develop deep AFRL knowledge and experience. Employees are reliable ambassadors. Through their commitment we will demonstrate our national defense knowledge and innovation leadership to our customers, partners and community to differentiate from the competition.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION OPENING
- Setting the strategy and direction of the Institute.
- Planning, coordinating and evaluating the Institute's programs and services.
- Developing the Institute’s human resources.
- Assuring the financial health of the Institute.
- Proactively interacting with the regional and statewide community.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or related discipline. Master’s Degree in Science or Engineering, or an MBA is highly desirable.
- Minimum 10 years of experience with Government and 5 years as Chief Operating Officer or another relevant role. Demonstrated experience in the following area:
- Expert knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk.
- Working knowledge of finance and/or accounting in terms of budgeting, cost management, financial accounting and risk management.
- Team player at executive levels to collaborate with business units and functional partners like IT, finance, human resources, legal, etc.
- Well connected with relationships of key stake holders in the Department of Defense, the regional and state-wide community.
- Participation and leadership in technology development programs, from technology/product conception through commercialization.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be an exclusive U.S. Citizen.
- Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
- An exciting work environment with a great organizational culture and highly engaged employees
- 25 days paid time off, Medical, Dental, Simple IRA with organizational match
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER
Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) is a cutting-edge innovation and technology commercialization center for the Air Force Research Laboratory, with facilities located just outside of WPAFB in Dayton, OH. We drive fast, agile innovation that enables successful technology development to solve the Air Force’s most complex challenges by leveraging resident experts, unique facilities, disruptive innovation processes and extensive networks.
WBI is looking to identify an Intellectual Property Services Program Manager to work with Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) personnel to identify, enable, accelerate and support AFRL technology transfer and commercialization opportunities. The incumbent will work closely with other WBI personnel and AFRL Technology Transfer personnel (ORTAs); AFRL scientists, engineers and program managers; as well as businesses, universities, and regional and state-funded economic development programs.
Activities and Responsibilities of the incumbent may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Plan and execute Innovation Discovery Events (IDEs) for AFRL scientists and engineers to facilitate invention identification and commercial application ideation;
- Assist WBI and Air Force personnel with the invention disclosure process, which includes identifying inventions, assisting with drafting invention disclosure documentation, and facilitating the patent application drafting process;
- Advise AFRL scientists and engineers on technology transfer activities, such as preparing invention disclosure forms, evaluating patent correspondence, and presenting IP;
- Facilitate IP and technology transfer education, training and mentoring programs, and design associated workshops for AFRL personnel, inventors, and entrepreneurs;
- Assist WBI and AFRL in setting IP licensing strategies and plans, and work toward facilitating improved patent license administration;
- Assist in writing sections of grants, reports, presentations, and marketing summaries;
- Support AFRL and WBI in patent related communications and marketing; and
- Implement and maintain a database of technology transfer data and workflow activities.
- An exciting work environment with a great organizational culture and highly engaged employees
- 25 days paid time off, Medical, Dental, Simple IRA with organizational match
Wright Brothers Institute provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.