The focus of this position will be collaborating with the Technology Portfolio Manager, Technology Licensing Officer and UMN Breeders to execute various intellectual property and plant testing-related activities in the Ag/Hort IP portfolio. The Plant Material and IP Logistics Manager will facilitate the movement of plant material (IP) from UMN plant breeders & researchers throughout the world to promote testing and commercialization of plant varieties. This position will participate in identification of appropriate channels and partners to shepherd and track plant material from breeders, including through phytosanitary requirements to export and DUS testing, for IP protection.This person will take the lead in negotiating Plant Material Transfer Agreements (pMTAs) as wel