Innovations Licensing Manager

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

10d

About The Position

Established in 2019, Carilion Clinic Innovation (CCI) is on a mission to become one of the nation’s leading healthcare innovation centers embedded within a health system. Our work is measured by tangible community impact – through growing and launching startups, developing next-generation products and services, and fostering transformative partnerships. The Licensing Manager (LM) leads the development and execution of licensing capabilities and processes at Carilion Clinic. This is a high-impact, growth-oriented role that spans the full arc of commercialization – from early-stage evaluation to deal closure – while building the infrastructure to scale Carilion’s innovation footprint. Operating within a rapidly growing biotech and life sciences startup ecosystem, the LM will play a pivotal role in connecting Carilion-developed innovations to regional, national, and global markets – accelerating technology adoption and fueling the next generation of health solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership, licensing, or equivalent healthcare experience required including technology transfer experience.
Experience in commercializing intellectual property and managing technology transfer activities within healthcare or related environments.
Experience with the patent process, including negotiating and executing licensing and collaboration agreements.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and establish effective relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft office.
Proven experience in technology transfer, intellectual property management, and commercialization within a healthcare or research environment.

Responsibilities

Works with inventor(s), innovation team, and other experts to determine best path to commercial translation and appropriate intellectual property (IP) strategies of inventions.
Conducts market and competitive analyses to evaluate commercial potential and identify prospective licensees.
Partners with inventors, external IP experts, and patent counsel to manage patent prosecution and other IP protection activities.
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements (in coordination with legal counsel) and manages ongoing relationships with licensees and partners.
Supports startup formation when appropriate, including assisting with pitch materials, early-stage strategy, and identifying potential management team members.
Guides inventor(s) through disclosures, NDAs, COI considerations, prior art analyses, and technology assessments.
Manages and develops a team to support commercialization activities.
Advises, supports, and motivates inventors throughout the commercialization process.
Represents the Innovation program at events to promote CCI and commercialization opportunities.
Serve as liaison to the Innovation & Commercialization Committee, providing updates, recommendations, and execution support for strategic initiatives.