ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Technology Commercialization Manager Jobs in Texas

Casfer

Industry Innovation Director

Lubbock, TX · On-site

Technology Transfer & Commercialization. Develop and lead the Technology Transfer Strategic Plan ... Manage CRM systems and innovation metrics, maintain membership records, dues, and invoicing ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsTechnology Commercialization JobsTechnology Commercialization Manager JobsTechnology Commercialization Manager Jobs in Texas

Technology Commercialization Manager information

What is a technology commercialization manager?

Technology Commercialization Managers are professionals responsible for bringing new technologies and innovations from research and development to the marketplace. They collaborate with inventors, researchers, and business partners to assess the commercial potential of new technologies, secure intellectual property rights, and develop strategies for licensing, partnerships, or startup creation. Their work bridges the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application, ensuring that innovations can be successfully adopted by industry or consumers. This role often requires a blend of technical knowledge, business acumen, and negotiation skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a technology commercialization manager?

To thrive as a Technology Commercialization Manager, you need expertise in intellectual property, market analysis, and business development, often supported by a degree in science, engineering, or business. Familiarity with patent databases, technology transfer systems, and contract management tools is typically required. Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills help you bridge the gap between inventors, industry partners, and stakeholders. These capabilities are vital for successfully moving innovations from the lab to the marketplace, maximizing impact and return on investment.

What are the main challenges technology commercialization managers face when bringing new innovations to market?

Technology Commercialization Managers often encounter challenges such as bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, assessing market readiness, and navigating intellectual property concerns. They must evaluate commercial viability, secure buy-in from potential partners or investors, and develop go-to-market strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance. Success in this role requires adaptability, robust communication skills, and the ability to balance technical and business objectives throughout the commercialization process.

What is the difference between Technology Commercialization Manager vs Product Manager?

AspectTechnology Commercialization ManagerProduct Manager
Primary FocusBringing new technologies to market and managing commercialization processesDeveloping and managing products throughout their lifecycle
Required SkillsTechnology assessment, market analysis, licensing, project managementMarket research, product development, cross-functional coordination
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, tech startups, corporate R&D divisionsConsumer goods, software, tech companies, startups
Common CertificationsProject management, technology transfer certificationsProduct management certifications, Agile/Scrum

While both roles involve managing projects and require strong communication skills, the Technology Commercialization Manager focuses on transforming innovative technologies into market-ready products, whereas the Product Manager oversees the development and lifecycle of specific products. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or job focus within the tech industry.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Technology Commercialization Manager jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Technology Commercialization Manager job openings:

Technology Commercialization Manager jobs near you
Infographic showing various Technology Commercialization Manager job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution.

Dir, Tech Commercialization

San Antonio, TX

UT Health San Antonio
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about UT Health San Antonioexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Directs the activities of the Office to facilitate the exchange of technology between the institution and the for-profit sector.

  • Assists community of innovators in achieving impactful outcomes from research by guiding them through intellectual property and commercialization processes.

  • Supports the implementation of technology commercialization strategies and activities.

UT Health San Antonio rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Innovation and Development, the Director of Technology Commercialization directs the activities of the Office to facilitate the exchange of technology between the institution and the for-profit sector. Assists UT Health San Antonio's community of innovators in achieving impactful outcomes from their research by guiding them through the complexities of intellectual property and commercialization.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture. 

Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. 

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. 

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. 

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. 

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
  • Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
  • Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
  • Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
  • Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.  It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
  • Critical Thinking - Ability to arrive at accurate conclusions and solutions by visualizing new potentials, and by identifying, defining and analyzing problems and situations using rational and intuitive processes.
  • Leadership - Ability to attract and mobilize energies and talents; to work towards a shared purpose in the best interests of the organization, the people comprising it and the people it serves.
  • Project Management - Ability to coordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution, and change control to achieve the required balance of time, cost, and quality.
  • Teamwork - Builds and maintains positive working relationships, within individual work groups and across departments, through open communication and collaboration; works with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
  • Business Acumen - Demonstrates a clear understanding of all areas of the business (education, research, clinical care) - customers (students, trainees, faculty, community), resources, educational trends, new advances - and uses skills in planning, prioritization, decision-making, and resource allocation to drive desired results.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit - Capacity to assess risk as well as growth attributes to forward projects.
  • Creativity - Thinking beyond the next steps and being able to identify broader partnerships and opportunities for the team

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

  • Works closely with UT Health San Antonio faculty and institutional senior leaders to develop and implement a transparent, consistent process for the evaluation and marketing of institutional invention disclosures, patent protection, negotiation of license agreements and startup companies.
  • Provides leadership and management of business development and tech licensing staff with a strong emphasis on a team approach.
  • Implements and defines a strategy for educating faculty and staff on technology transfer.
  • Creates and develops opportunities for greater collaboration across the institution's colleges, departments, and community partners.
  • Creates and coaches others to develop paths to market for the many technologies at UTHSA.
  • Coordinates with inventors, tech writers, and licensing team to prepare summaries of the business opportunities for new inventions and works to advertise technologies available for licensing.
  • Assists with planning and executing strategic marketing activities (scientific conferences, business community initiatives, online promotion and licensing platforms, external marketing vendors, and industry events) to promote university technologies; directs technologies to selected promotional channels.
  • Liaises with industry, investors, and entrepreneurs, as well as academic and non-profit organizations.
  • Reviews external communication efforts among the licensing and business development teams to facilitate consistent communication with potential licensees and partners.
  • Manage a portfolio of projects.
  • Provides high-level strategic departments on their projects and portfolios of projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What UT Health San Antonio employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply