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Washington University in St. Louis · 1 month ago

Licensing Associate Opportunities (Hybrid) - Office of Technology Management

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $113K/yr

2+ years exp

Washington University in St. Louis is looking to fill positions in the Office of Technology Management. These roles are responsible for supporting technology assessment, marketing technologies, and negotiating license agreements.

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Responsibilities

Completes Technology Assessment and Commercial/Patent Reassessment on assigned invention disclosure within established departmental time frames. This assessment should include an evaluation of patentability and commercial opportunity. Recommendations will be made on appropriate IP protection (patent or copyright) and patent conversions

Works with legal counsel to protect intellectual property either through patenting or other proper tactics for assigned portfolio. Works directly with departmental patent coordinator and internal legal counsel (OGC) on patent costs and filing tactics with outside patent law firms

Develops marketing materials and website information on IP-protected cases. Markets IP and establish contacts with potential licensees. Manages IP portfolio and decisions on future license potential

Negotiates key terms and executes simple license agreement with licensee

Manages a portfolio of existing licenses with respect to technology development, milestones and non-financial terms of the licensees

Qualification

Technology LicensingTechnology TransferPatent EvaluationCommercial DevelopmentContractsCustomer ServicePrioritizationWorkload ManagementCommunication

Required

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in engineering or an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in physical sciences

Two years of experience in a university tech transfer office

Preferred

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in biomedical engineering, engineering, or physical sciences

Understanding of technology evaluation, patents, contracts, marketing, and licensing activities, either in a university or private industry

Some business experience or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree

Ability to assess the commercial potential of emerging technologies

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.

Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.