Job Openings & Internships
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Available Positions
The Engagement & Opportunity Development (EOD) and Licensing Teams at UCSF Innovation Ventures lead technology commercialization efforts at UCSF. EOD focuses on identifying market opportunities and defining products upfront, while the Licensing Team manages commercialization by selecting industry partners and negotiating licensing and equity terms.
The EOD and Licensing Business Development Internship Program provides students and postdocs hands-on experience in technology transfer, intellectual property, and commercialization. Interns will engage in market analysis, competitive landscape evaluation, go-to-market strategies for startups, and industry partnership development. This program offers real-world exposure to transitioning technology from the bench to market.
Key tasks include:
- Evaluating invention disclosures
- Engaging with faculty and thought leaders
- Learning intellectual property analysis
- Understanding technology commercialization
- Creating marketing materials (e.g., summaries, pitch decks)
- Identifying industry partners
- Understanding licenses, term sheets, agreements, and negotiations
- Participating in entrepreneurial educational opportunities
Eligibility: Graduate-level students or postdocs in life sciences, biomedical engineering, business, or related fields. Interns must sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Time Commitment: 8–10 hours/week for at least 6 months (unpaid).
Interns benefit from personalized mentorship and exposure to UCSF’s cutting-edge innovation ecosystem.
Deadlines:
- Oct 30 for a Jan start. Panel interviews will be held early Dec.
- April 30 for a June start. Panel interviews will be held in early May.
Please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] or [email protected]
The Catalyst Internship provides an opportunity to be part of an innovative project team to learn about early translational research and the process of translating academic discoveries into products for patient benefit. The primary focus for Catalyst Summer Interns is to draft Target Product Profiles (TPPs) for the Catalyst Awardees. While creating the TPPs, interns will learn about important aspects of translating an idea into a project.
Approximate commitment: 30-40 total hours over Summer 2024. This allows for flexibility with respect to fitting in other activities and commitments (other internships, summer jobs, vacations, etc.).
Catalyst Summer Interns will:
- Attend the workshops / seminars around TPPs and Innovation & Entrepreneurship in June, July, and August (exact dates TBD)
- Work with the Catalyst Awardee project teams to draft a TPP
- Participate in the TPP presentation to the Catalyst Industry Advisor Committee
- Be invited to and participate in other entrepreneurial education opportunities, fireside chats, etc.
To apply: Fill out the form below and upload your CV or resume.
Deadline: TBD
Click here for more information on our Catalyst Program
If you have any questions about the Catalyst Internship Program, please contact:
Roopa Ramamoorthi, PhD, PMP
Director, Catalyst Program and Invent Find
Email Roopa Ramamoorthi for more information