Penn State University · 3 months ago
Licensing Associate - Office of Technology Transfer
University Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $102K/yr
1+ years expPenn State University is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Licensing Associate within the Office of Technology Transfer. This role focuses on portfolio management in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences/Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences, assisting with the development of intellectual property portfolios and managing relationships with stakeholders.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Implementing strategies to develop intellectual property portfolios, including managing complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as corporate innovation liaisons and innovation offices
Portfolio Management for Penn State derived inventions, which include providing clarity and outreach to new inventors and triage of new disclosures
Generating a wide range of content that supports engaging inventors and industry liaisons to advance portfolios of licensable technologies
Translating technical information into business development materials, with a focus on building long-term, strategic relationships
Liaison with innovators and licensees on intellectual property and business development matters
Assist with the Identification and development of opportunities for commercial partnerships and/or licensing
Assist throughout the negotiation and execution process of our license agreements
Assist in or identify opportunities to increase OTT’s success in reaching our goals
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Excellent time management skills, the ability to conduct multiple projects, and easily prioritize them in a dynamic environment
Excellent judgment and soft skills to interface with esteemed faculty members, senior business contacts, and investors
High level of dexterity to understand a diverse range of technologies arising from the University's $1.3 billion annual research base
A high interest and open mind to learn legal skills, complex business development skills, to manage a portfolio, and to educate, guide, and make recommendations to the respective inventor(s) in achieving milestones
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hamza Jamjoom
Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council
Kara Pytko
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