Head of Technology Transfer & Commercialization

Job Description

If you’re energized by emerging technologies, team leadership and making complex projects succeed - we’d love to connect!

Who we are:

• FedTech is a group of entrepreneurially minded people on a mission to unlock the benefits of technology.
• We believe in the value of deep tech and its positive impact on the world, aspiring to democratize access to it for entrepreneurs and professionals around the world.
• We are venture builders who thrive at the intersection of US entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations. 
• Since 2015, we have supported over 1,000 companies that have collectively raised more than $5B in funding, while also partnering with hundreds of corporate, government, and university clients.

What you’ll do:

FedTech is seeking a Head of Technology Transfer & Commercialization to lead a team and serve as the organization’s subject matter expert in technology transfer and IP commercialization. This position will oversee technology sourcing, technical diligence, and commercialization strategy across programs, guiding a team that works closely with inventors, institutional partners, and emerging ventures. The role will manage technology pipelines, advising on licensing and partnership pathways, and representing FedTech externally as a trusted voice in innovation and IP

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Commercialization & Portfolio Leadership
  • Lead the Technology Partnerships team in sourcing, due diligence, and market research across FedTech programs.
  • Oversee multi-program technology scouting pipelines, ensuring alignment with client priorities, program timelines, and market trends.
  • Engage directly with inventors, entrepreneurs, and companies to evaluate technologies, R&D strategies, and commercialization potential.
  • Translate technical insights into actionable narratives to guide program decisions and commercialization pathways.
  • Review and approve team deliverables, including technology briefs, market analyses, and commercialization strategies.
  • Track technology and innovation trends to inform scouting priorities and FedTech strategy.
  • Facilitate cross-program collaboration to maximize efficiency and leverage shared data, tools, and resources.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage a team of technology analysts and associates, setting clear goals, monitoring progress, and ensuring accountability.
  • Provide mentorship and professional development in technical analysis, market research, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Allocate resources effectively and support hiring as the team grows.
• Ecosystem Engagement & Business Growth
  • Build and maintain partnerships with federal labs, universities, startups, corporations, investors, accelerators, and industry groups.
  • Advise on licensing strategies, partnership structures, and commercialization pathways for emerging technologies.
  • Contribute to proposals, client presentations, and strategic initiatives to expand FedTech’s impact and revenue opportunities.
• Financial & Operational Oversight
  • Maintain accountability for knowledge management and program data systems, ensuring consistent documentation and sharing of best practices.
  • Manage project-level budgets and ensure high-quality, timely delivery of client-facing outputs.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in technology transfer, IP commercialization, or innovation program environments, including at least 3 years in a team management or leadership role 
• Prior experience moving technologies from federal, university, or corporate labs into the market and aligning technical evaluation with strong market positioning to drive meaningful commercialization outcomes.
• Strong knowledge in technology transfer, licensing, and IP commercialization in federal, university, or corporate settings, including familiarity with mechanisms such as CRADAs, license agreements, and inter-institutional partnerships.
• Strong understanding of innovation ecosystems, including federal labs, universities, startups, and corporate IP management and venture arms.
• P&L and budget management experience, leveraging financial oversight to optimize resources and drive organizational impact
• Proven program management ability, including oversight of project-level finances, coordination of multi-phase initiatives, and experience managing multiple direct reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and programs.
• Familiarity with non-dilutive funding mechanisms (e.g., SBIR/STTR, CRADAs) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable program guidance.

Our Values:

• Boldness: We have the fortitude to forge new paths and push beyond our comfort
• Unity: We treat our clients, team members and partners as we would like to be treated - we are one united team
• Introspection: We recognize introspection is the necessary ingredient in which self-improvement flourishes
• Leadership: We embrace servant leadership - putting the interests of client, team partners and partners first
• Decisiveness: We have a strong bias towards action

Compensation: 

• Base salary range: $120-140k
  • The salary range listed for this position is based on market data and internal compensation structure. The final compensation package will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills and education. This range is not a guarantee of compensation, and offers may fall outside this range in exceptional cases.
• In addition to the base salary, compensation includes performance based bonus (OTE) and ability to earn equity 
• A competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match, health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, accrued PTO, professional development funds, employer paid disability insurance, parental leave, transportation and wellness reimbursements, amongst others.

Location: Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in person at our headquarters in Arlington, VA, and 2 days remote)