Intellectual Property and Commercialization Manager
About The Position
At the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in energy technologies, national security, artificial intelligence, and more to find innovative solutions for a better tomorrow. The Science and Technology Partnerships and Outreach (S&TPO) Directorate helps our researchers catalyze partnerships, capture new opportunities, and connect to the innovation ecosystem to ensure U.S competitiveness and economic security. Intellectual Property (IP) and Commercialization Team within S&TPO brings significant impact and value to Argonne and DOE from commercial partnerships that advance industrial adoption of Argonne technologies, innovations, and intellectual property. Intellectual Property and Commercialization Manager (ICM) is a highly visible and collaborative position that brings significant impact and value to Argonne and DOE. Successful candidate will bring their extensive experience and solid track record of developing and commercializing IP and forging industry partnerships at a research facility, university, or industry. This position will focus on artificial intelligence, advanced computing and software, cybersecurity, modeling and simulation tools for energy-related applications in energy, grid, and transportation systems, but may also support other areas and lab strategic initiatives, as needed. This role has a hybrid schedule and anticipates frequent on-site interactions at Argonne's campus in Lemont.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in intellectual property partnerships or licensing
- Tech transfer or industry partnerships experience, including IP generation, market assessment, identifying and pursuing commercial pathways
- Track record of negotiating IP agreements for IP value and impact to the organization
- Prior academic research or industry technical experience, especially at or working with Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC)
- Management of cross-functional relationships with R&D staff, business and legal partners
- Solid business negotiation, communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Degree in computer science, engineering, or related scientific or technical fields
- This is a hybrid role with at least 2-3 days per week on site and occasional domestic travel
- Ability to model Argonne's Core Values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate new and grow strategic industry research partnerships
- Develop, commercialize, and manage Argonne's intellectual property assets
- Negotiate licenses and related terms in collaborative research agreements
- Align technical scope, IP, and other key terms with Contracts and Legal teams
- Work closely with Argonne's Sponsored Research on required reviews and approvals
- Manage post-signature relationships, identify and pursue additional opportunities
- Partake in training of Argonne's research community on IP and partnerships best practices
- Collaborate with and mentor junior team members.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
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- As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
