Director, Technology Licensing
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About The Position
The University of Southern California ("USC") is a leading private research university located in the heart of Los Angeles - a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the city's largest private employer, responsible for more than $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks and be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. The USC Stevens Center for Innovation ("USC Stevens"), USC's Technology Transfer Office, is a university-wide resource for USC innovators in the office of the Provost. Designed to harness and advance the creative thinking and breakthrough research at USC for societal impact. USC Stevens manages technologies stemming from an approximately $1 billion annual research budget, focusing on the licensing of technologies, expanding industry collaborations and supporting start-ups. USC Stevens is unique as it is partially endowed by a generous donation from USC Trustee and a venture capitalist with 30 years of experience, Mark Stevens. USC Stevens is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Director of Licensing to join its team. Under the direction of the Executive Director, USC Stevens Center for Innovation, the Director will lead a team consisting of 6 Licensing Associates. Working with the Licensing Associates, the incumbent will direct the operation and administrative functions associated with intellectual property and related innovation services of the USC Stevens Licensing. They will oversee administration, budget, educational outreach, and reporting. This position reports to the Executive Director, USC Stevens Center for Innovation and works closely with the ED on strategic planning, policy development and USC Stevens innovation-centered programs. The successful candidate will have a passion for the commercialization of early stage technologies and a demonstrated track record of leading a commercialization team. They will be highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality work. They will have the ability to navigate and resolve complex conflicts while preserving positive relationships through the combined use of outstanding interpersonal skills and scientific and business knowledge. They will have excellent written and oral communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
