The position involves working to identify, evaluate, and protect new technologies and innovations coming from Mayo's research and clinical activities. Specifically, the incumbent will identify and foster the continuing development and disclosure of new technologies and intellectual property to Mayo Clinic Ventures and be accountable for functions such as: a) assisting in identifying potentially patentable inventions; b) providing background materials, such as prior art searches and landscape assessments; c) working with clinical and research staff to develop plans to further advance promising new technologies and assisting in identifying funding sources; d) assisting in developing technology summaries and other marketing materials.