Intellectual Property Manager Technology Commercialization

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

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About The Position

UT MD Anderson is seeking an Intellectual Property Manager to support innovation, intellectual property development, and commercialization efforts within Technology Commercialization. The individual will play a key role in building relationships across academic, industry, and investor communities to advance the transfer of new technologies into real-world applications. The individual is responsible for cultivating collaboration and enabling an environment where innovation and entrepreneurship can thrive. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The organization is committed to translating scientific discoveries into impactful solutions, and the Intellectual Property Manager will contribute directly to this mission by supporting efficient and strategic intellectual property management and commercialization pathways. Why Us? At UT MD Anderson, the Manager, Licensing contributes to a mission-driven environment dedicated to advancing breakthroughs in cancer research and care. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of science, innovation, and commercialization, supporting meaningful discoveries while developing expertise in intellectual property strategy and partnership development. Employees benefit from an environment that values professional growth, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a scientific, business, or healthcare related field.
• Four years in intellectual property assessment/protection or technology transfer.
• With preferred degree PhD, three years of experience in intellectual property assessment/protection or technology transfer.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in a biological science related field.
• Experience in technology transfer, IP management, or patent strategy
• Exposure to patent prosecution
• Demonstrated involvement in licensing, startups, or commercialization
• Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate invention disclosures within assigned portfolios for patentability, technical merit, and alignment with institutional intellectual property objectives
• Develop and present recommendations on patent filing strategies in collaboration with inventors and stakeholders
• Assess innovation potential and recommend portfolio development approaches
• Lead stewardship of assigned intellectual property portfolios through full lifecycle management
• Develop filing strategies and oversee prosecution activities
• Optimize portfolio value and alignment with long-term institutional objectives
• Coordinate with transaction teams to ensure IP portfolios support licensing and partnership opportunities
• Align portfolio structure with downstream commercialization strategies
• Facilitate collaboration between internal stakeholders and external partners
• Support faculty-focused education initiatives related to invention disclosures
• Deliver or assist with workshops on intellectual property practices and considerations
• Promote awareness of commercialization pathways within the academic environment
• Analyze filing trends, research activity, and investment focus areas to inform portfolio planning
• Prepare reports summarizing portfolio activity and strategic insights
• Support data-driven decision-making for intellectual property management

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
• medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level