Penn State University's Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) is hiring a Licensing Associate to manage intellectual property portfolios stemming from the university's $1.3 billion annual research base. You'll play a key role in developing strategies for inventions in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences/Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences, translating complex technical information into compelling business development materials to foster commercial partnerships.
What You'll Do
- Implement strategies to develop intellectual property portfolios, managing complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage the portfolio for Penn State derived inventions, including outreach to new inventors and triage of new disclosures.
- Generate a wide range of content to engage inventors and industry liaisons to advance portfolios of licensable technologies.
- Translate 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 license agreements.
- Identify opportunities to increase OTT's success in reaching our goals.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's Degree.
- 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to conduct and easily prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent judgment and soft skills to interface with esteemed faculty members, senior business contacts, and investors.
- A high level of dexterity to understand a diverse range of technologies.
- A high interest and open mind to learn legal skills, complex business development skills, and to manage a portfolio while educating and guiding inventors.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Team & Environment
This role reports to the Associate Director of Technology Transfer.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $68,200.00 - $102,300.00
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation and sick time
- Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Work Mode
This is an onsite role located at University Park, PA.
The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
