Kansas State University · 1 month ago
Licensing Associate or Senior Licensing Associate
Manhattan, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expKansas State University is committed to collaborating with university, industry, and communities to facilitate technology commercialization. The Licensing Associate or Senior Licensing Associate plays a crucial role by advancing university technologies into the commercial marketplace and managing the licensing process.
EducationSocial EntrepreneurshipUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Facilitating the commercialization of intellectual property (IP) developed through research and innovation
Advancing a portfolio of university technologies into the commercial marketplace by evaluating inventions and either facilitating licenses with existing commercial entities or assisting in the formation of start-up companies and/or other commercialization mechanisms to advance the technology to market
Managing the licensing process, fostering industry partnerships, and supporting commercialization efforts to maximize the impact and value of the university's veterinary medicine or engineering technological innovations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Two years of relevant experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine, animal sciences, or engineering is highly desired
Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., MBA, JD, CLP) preferred
Three or more years of experience in technology transfer, licensing, or commercialization
Strong understanding of intellectual property laws, licensing practices, and commercialization strategies
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with industry partners and stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct market research and competitive analysis
Proficiency in using technology transfer and contract management software
Demonstrated success contributing to a collaborative and dynamic work environment
Record of success in identifying, marketing, and transferring technologies for commercialization
Company
Kansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to Kansas State or K-State, is a public research university.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.55MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationUS Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2025-05-08Grant
2024-08-27Grant· $7M
2024-02-26Grant
Leadership Team
Alysia Starkey
CEO and Dean
Amy Yersavich
Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) Partner
Recent News
The Journal Record
2025-11-08
Press Telegram
2025-11-03
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