Technology Marketing Associate, OTC
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Be You.
The Office for Translation & Commercialization (OTC) is looking for a Technology Marketing Associate to join our team. In this role, you will help bring Duke’s cutting‑edge research to life by identifying market opportunities, shaping marketing strategies, and connecting high‑impact technologies with industry partners.
You’ll work closely with licensing staff, faculty, and communications partners to understand innovations across life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and digital health. You’ll translate complex discoveries into compelling marketing language, build targeted outreach campaigns, and develop technology portfolios that position Duke for commercial success. This is an exciting opportunity to use your scientific background while growing your expertise in technology marketing, business development, and intellectual property translation.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biological/life sciences, engineering/physical sciences, or computing/information technology.
- Two years of related experience in scientific research, writing, technical assessment, or market research.
- OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in technology assessment, business analysis, or technology valuation.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to interpret and simplify complex scientific concepts.
- Experience with social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, blogs) for strategic marketing.
- Experience with research disciplines, scientific concepts, and technology‑oriented products.
- Understanding of the university technology transfer process.
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, collaborative, and able to set priorities independently
Other Requirements
- Ability to develop and manage databases, contact lists, and marketing correspondence.
- Ability to oversee and support a graduate Tech Transfer Fellows program.
- Ability to leverage scientific publications and digital tools for marketing.
- This position is onsite.
Be Bold.
Position Description (Essential Duties)
- Develop and execute processes for non‑confidential marketing summaries for Duke discoveries.
- Collaborate with licensing staff to assess markets for life science, physical science, and digital innovations.
- Manage the graduate Tech Transfer Fellows program.
- Develop targeted marketing plans for scientific inventions.
- Use social media to connect audiences with Duke technologies.
- Monitor analytics and track performance of marketing campaigns.
- Build and maintain a publications database to support marketing efforts.
- Create marketing materials, communications plans, and online content to promote inventions.
- Maintain business contact databases and campaign correspondence.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Choose Duke.
Duke’s Office for Translation & Commercialization is the gateway through which Duke discoveries become real‑world products that improve lives. Working at OTC means joining a collaborative, mission‑driven team committed to translating research into societal impact. You will interact directly with faculty innovators, industry partners, and venture investors, giving you unique exposure to commercialization pathways and emerging technologies.
At Duke, you’ll also benefit from a vibrant community, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and growth: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires a bachelor's degree in biological/life sciences, or engineering/physical sciences or computing sciences/information technology.
Experience
Work requires two years of related scientific research, writing, technical assessment, and/or market research experience. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
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Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $48,960.00 to USD $77,928.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh