ATCC · 4 days ago
Senior IP & License Compliance Specialist
Gaithersburg, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expATCC is a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, seeking a Senior IP & License Compliance Specialist to support the global scientific community. This role involves ensuring compliance with licensing regulations, conducting investigations, and managing licensing agreements related to biological materials.
AssociationBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Saira M.
Responsibilities
License Enforcement Oversight: Leads investigations into complex compliance issues, conducts internal audits, and ensures adherence to licensing and IP regulations. Tracks licensee obligations, enforces MTAs, and escalates critical matters to leadership
Customer & Agreement Management: Responds to inquiries related to IP, licensing, and MTAs using databases and search tools. Drafts and negotiates licenses and other agreements, facilitates execution processes, and validates documentation for accuracy and completeness
Licensing & Data Analysis: Initiates licensing negotiations, qualifies potential licensees, and ensures alignment with organizational strategy. Generates reports from multiple databases to support decision-making and monitors financial and reporting obligations tied to executed agreements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' experience or equivalent experience
Experience in life sciences with a strong focus on licensing or intellectual property (IP) related practices
Demonstrated strong knowledge of intellectual property law and various licensing frameworks essential for compliance and enforcement
Skilled in drafting and negotiating license agreements
Familiarity with MTAs and enforcement procedures
Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and issue escalation
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Experience collaborating with legal, finance, and licensing teams
Ability to contribute to enforcement initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
Paid Holidays and PTO
Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
Corporate bonus program
Company
ATCC
ATCC global biological materials resource and standards organization.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$92.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthVirginia Business Ready Sites ProgramBiomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2024-10-23Grant
2024-09-12Grant
2024-01-04Grant· $87M
Leadership Team
Scott C. Boller, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Robert Gowin
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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