The City University of New York
University Director of Translational Research, Office of Research
The City University of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
University Director of Translational Research, Office of Research
The City University of New York’s (CUNY) Office of Research (OR) provides leadership to strengthen University-wide research initiatives, capacity and innovation across its integrated system of 26 colleges and schools. OR supports the research, scholarly, and creative pursuits of over 7,000 full‑time and 11,000 part‑time faculty, including renowned scholars across nearly every academic field. Through three integrated divisions, OR promotes collaborative and transdisciplinary research innovations, fosters startups and commercialization within and beyond the CUNY community, and ensures adherence to research ethics, compliance and sponsored program administration.
Position Overview Reporting to the University Executive Director for Research and Innovation, the University Director of Translational Research will serve as a primary liaison among CUNY’s innovation teams, faculty researchers, and industrial partners on a diverse array of commercialization and sponsored research opportunities. The Director will lead the development of innovation strategy, foster industry partnerships while cultivating a creative environment to develop novel ideas. This role plays a critical part in growing CUNY's innovation ecosystem by enabling IP generation, bridging discovery and application, advancing the “lab‑to‑market” process, and accelerating CUNY's innovation and technology commercialization efforts University‑wide.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and shape policy, vision, and strategy for CUNY's technology development and lab‑to‑market initiatives.
Develop, implement and manage programs that engage college stakeholders at the ideation stage and evaluate promising innovative concepts.
Curate and implement strategies to identify and connect CUNY researchers in attracting industry funding opportunities and advance their progress through the innovation pipeline.
Collaborate with the Technology Commercialization Office and Industrial and Applied Research groups to develop and deliver training workshops that upskill CUNY researchers in IP generation and the lab‑to‑market process.
Partner with CUNY communications, marketing, and public/government relations professionals to highlight CUNY innovation and public impact research.
Build and sustain trusted, collaborative relationships with CUNY colleges, faculty, and innovation ecosystem partners to advance shared research and commercialization goals.
Advise and support CUNY researchers in developing compelling proposals to advance impactful industry partnerships.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Notes
Position eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Regular travel to CUNY colleges and schools across the five boroughs of New York City.
Does not handle IP protection or licensing; supports inventors in working with the Technology Commercialization Office on IP processes.
Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and eight years' directly related experience.
Preferred: Advanced degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
Experience with intellectual property and patent law.
Experience designing and implementing systemic innovation and entrepreneurship programs in a higher education or research environment.
Knowledge of IP generation, protection, and technology commercialization laws, regulations, and standards in higher education.
Stakeholder relationship development and management best practices for both internal and external innovation stakeholders.
Experience building or scaling a new program or function.
Progressive experience in corporate engagement, business development, research administration, ideally with direct experience in university‑industry collaborations.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and administrative, financial and/or academic programs, systems, and databases.
Exemplary organizational and project management skills with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Detail‑oriented, strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Commitment to public service, service excellence, inclusion, equity, ethics, confidentiality, and integrity.
Title Overview Supports intellectual property protection, technology transfer, and commercialization of the University's research, innovations, and inventions.
Identifies and evaluates commercial potential of university research and technology.
Fosters relationships with business and industry partners.
Obtains and enforces patent and trademark protections.
Promotes, protects, copyrights, patents, and licenses inventions.
Manages a portfolio of research, technologies, and/or inventions for a specific scientific development area.
Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $122,201 – $131,440 (commensurate with credentials, education, and experience). Salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, per PSC‑CUNY collective bargaining agreement. CUNY offers a range of health plans, retirement/pension benefits, savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to academic, arts, and athletic programs.
How to Apply Submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY’s web‑based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service.
Job link: https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31002&PostingSeq=1
Closing Date Open until filled.
Job Search Category CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
Equal Employment Opportunity CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Seniority Level Director
Location Central Office
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Position Overview Reporting to the University Executive Director for Research and Innovation, the University Director of Translational Research will serve as a primary liaison among CUNY’s innovation teams, faculty researchers, and industrial partners on a diverse array of commercialization and sponsored research opportunities. The Director will lead the development of innovation strategy, foster industry partnerships while cultivating a creative environment to develop novel ideas. This role plays a critical part in growing CUNY's innovation ecosystem by enabling IP generation, bridging discovery and application, advancing the “lab‑to‑market” process, and accelerating CUNY's innovation and technology commercialization efforts University‑wide.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and shape policy, vision, and strategy for CUNY's technology development and lab‑to‑market initiatives.
Develop, implement and manage programs that engage college stakeholders at the ideation stage and evaluate promising innovative concepts.
Curate and implement strategies to identify and connect CUNY researchers in attracting industry funding opportunities and advance their progress through the innovation pipeline.
Collaborate with the Technology Commercialization Office and Industrial and Applied Research groups to develop and deliver training workshops that upskill CUNY researchers in IP generation and the lab‑to‑market process.
Partner with CUNY communications, marketing, and public/government relations professionals to highlight CUNY innovation and public impact research.
Build and sustain trusted, collaborative relationships with CUNY colleges, faculty, and innovation ecosystem partners to advance shared research and commercialization goals.
Advise and support CUNY researchers in developing compelling proposals to advance impactful industry partnerships.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Notes
Position eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Regular travel to CUNY colleges and schools across the five boroughs of New York City.
Does not handle IP protection or licensing; supports inventors in working with the Technology Commercialization Office on IP processes.
Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and eight years' directly related experience.
Preferred: Advanced degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
Experience with intellectual property and patent law.
Experience designing and implementing systemic innovation and entrepreneurship programs in a higher education or research environment.
Knowledge of IP generation, protection, and technology commercialization laws, regulations, and standards in higher education.
Stakeholder relationship development and management best practices for both internal and external innovation stakeholders.
Experience building or scaling a new program or function.
Progressive experience in corporate engagement, business development, research administration, ideally with direct experience in university‑industry collaborations.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and administrative, financial and/or academic programs, systems, and databases.
Exemplary organizational and project management skills with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Detail‑oriented, strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Commitment to public service, service excellence, inclusion, equity, ethics, confidentiality, and integrity.
Title Overview Supports intellectual property protection, technology transfer, and commercialization of the University's research, innovations, and inventions.
Identifies and evaluates commercial potential of university research and technology.
Fosters relationships with business and industry partners.
Obtains and enforces patent and trademark protections.
Promotes, protects, copyrights, patents, and licenses inventions.
Manages a portfolio of research, technologies, and/or inventions for a specific scientific development area.
Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $122,201 – $131,440 (commensurate with credentials, education, and experience). Salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, per PSC‑CUNY collective bargaining agreement. CUNY offers a range of health plans, retirement/pension benefits, savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, generous paid time off, and access to academic, arts, and athletic programs.
How to Apply Submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY’s web‑based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service.
Job link: https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31002&PostingSeq=1
Closing Date Open until filled.
Job Search Category CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
Equal Employment Opportunity CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Seniority Level Director
Location Central Office
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