Princeton University · 4 days ago
New Ventures and Technology Licensing Associate
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expPrinceton University is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a New Ventures and Licensing Associate in its Office of Technology Licensing. The role involves supporting and managing new venture initiatives based on Princeton research, providing exceptional service in technology transfer, and building networks to promote new venture opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Providing exceptional service to Princeton faculty, research, and student community in matters pertaining to technology transfer, intellectual property and new ventures
Performing due diligence on promising technologies and ideas
Developing preliminary materials for promising new ventures
Building and maintaining a network of entrepreneurs, investors, service providers and advisors to support Princeton faculty in the creation of new ventures
Promoting new venture opportunities to entrepreneurs, investors and corporate partners who may be interested in further development of the pertinent technologies
Overseeing numerous administrative functions regarding entrepreneurship and new venture initiatives
Interact and develop relationships with faculty, research staff, and students as well as other offices, centers and institutes within the University environment
Negotiating and drafting options, license agreements, research agreements and similar documents; supporting faculty in the negotiation of founder and equity agreements
Managing a portfolio of technologies/licensing opportunities
Manage special projects and initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
degree in life or physical sciences or engineering
at least 2 years of experience in a relevant field or position dealing with new ventures
ability to work independently and to manage a large, diverse set of tasks and projects with an attention to detail
excellent time management and prioritization skills
ability to develop and maintain a network of professional contacts
excellent verbal & written communication skills
strong work ethic
team player
excellent attention to details, follow-through & closing
commitment to Princeton's values and strong ethics are required
Preferred
advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D. or MBA)
previous experience in an academic environment or working in industry
computer science, physics, or mechanical or electrical engineering background
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program
Company
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private Ivy League university that offers a variety of master’s degrees and Ph. D.s.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (301)
2024 (220)
2023 (218)
2022 (172)
2021 (207)
2020 (193)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.44MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-06-06Grant· $2M
2023-08-14Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $5.5M
Leadership Team
Amy Robinson Sterling
Executive Director, Eyewire
Anne-Marie Maman
Founding Director - Princeton Entrepreneurship Council
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