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41400.05 – Technology transfer officers

Technology transfer officers transfer and integrate new technologies, usually from university or government research and development environments, to commercial and industrial applications and ensure the protection of intellectual property of researchers and developers.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Technology transfer officer

Core competencies

  • Negotiating and Persuading to negotiate terms are favourable for clients and align with the interests of the research institution or organization
  • Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension to accurately understand detailed technical discussions, research findings and commercial proposals presented by researchers, scientists and business partners
  • Near Vision to closely examine documents and interpret details to ensure compliance with intellectual property laws, such as research papers, patents and legal agreements
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to clearly explain complex technical concepts and business strategies to a variety of stakeholders, including researchers, business executives, legal professionals and commercial partners
  • Attention to Detail to review documents and contracts to prevent mistakes that could impact intellectual property protection or technology commercialization
  • Knowledge in Computer, Technology and Information Systems to understand and analyze large systems and software to identify the needs of the organization, determine which options will fulfill the needs, implement the new programs and train others on its functions

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Transfer and integrate new technologies, usually from university or government research and development environments, to commercial and industrial applications and ensure the protection of intellectual property of researchers and developers.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory or managerial positions in these fields is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Electrical and electronics engineers (21310)

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