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Argonne National Laboratory · 4 hours ago

Intellectual Property and Commercialization Manager

positionLemont, IL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$125K/yr - $197K/yr
date10+ years exp

Argonne National Laboratory is a leading research facility under the U.S. Department of Energy, focusing on innovative solutions in various fields including energy technologies and artificial intelligence. The Intellectual Property and Commercialization Manager will play a critical role in developing and managing Argonne's intellectual property assets while fostering strategic industry partnerships.

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Responsibilities

Cultivate new and grow strategic industry research partnerships
Develop, commercialize, and manage Argonne’s intellectual property assets
Negotiate licenses and related terms in collaborative research agreements
Align technical scope, IP, and other key terms with Contracts and Legal teams
Work closely with Argonne’s Sponsored Research on required reviews and approvals
Manage post-signature relationships, identify and pursue additional opportunities
Partake in training of Argonne’s research community on IP and partnerships best practices
Collaborate with and mentor junior team members

Qualification

Intellectual Property ManagementIndustry PartnershipsNegotiation SkillsTech Transfer ExperienceProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTechnical ExperienceMarket AssessmentCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamworkMentoring

Required

Minimum of 10 years of experience in intellectual property partnerships or licensing
Tech transfer or industry partnerships experience, including IP generation, market assessment, identifying and pursuing commercial pathways
Track record of negotiating IP agreements for IP value and impact to the organization
Prior academic research or industry technical experience, especially at or working with Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC)
Management of cross-functional relationships with R&D staff, business and legal partners
Solid business negotiation, communication, organizational, and project management skills
Degree in computer science, engineering, or related scientific or technical fields
This is a hybrid role with at least 2-3 days per week on site and occasional domestic travel
Ability to model Argonne's Core Values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package

Company

Argonne National Laboratory

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Argonne National Laboratory conducts researches in basic science, energy resources, and environmental management.
dateFounded in 1946
location
Lemont, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.anl.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$41.4M
Key Investors
Advanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-11-14Grant· $21.7M
2023-09-27Grant
2023-01-17Grant

Leadership Team

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Raeanna Sharp- Geiger
COO
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Paul Kearns
Laboratory Director
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