Licensing Associate - KUCTC

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

80d • $75,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Licensing Associate will work under the direction of the Director of Licensing for the KU Center for Technology Commercialization (KUCTC) which serves all KU campuses, including the KU Medical Center in Kansas City. The mission of the KUCTC is to manage discoveries and innovations made from research so that they may have greater impact, benefit the public, and promote economic development. Licensing Associates are generally responsible for sourcing, reviewing, and managing invention disclosures; maintaining relationships with faculty, assisting in protecting and marketing innovations; and negotiating contracts relating to commercialization efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, physical science, engineering or related field or Law degree with experience in patent law.
• 1 year of IP evaluation, technology development, and/or technology commercialization experience.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree, PhD highly preferred or JD Law degree with experience in patent law.
• Experience in market research, technical analysis, technical writing, business development, and licensing.
• 6 years of academic technology transfer, business development, commercialization experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with researchers, educate KU faculty about intellectual property and technology transfer.
• Review, research and assess new discoveries and innovations for potential commercial value, patentability, marketability, and technical understanding.
• Advise researchers and make decisions on patent prosecution and copyright protection; assist in development of IP protection strategies and management of KU’s IP portfolio.
• Manage portfolio of IP assets and corresponding relationships with researchers; provide feedback and assist researchers in navigating the patent process; help researchers seek additional funding and resources to further develop KU innovations and discoveries.
• Prepare non-confidential summaries for marketing.
• Identify and engage companies and individuals in commercialization discussions.
• Coordinate with KUCTC marketing staff to post marketing or promotional materials on the website and through other communication channels.
• Assist KUCTC marketing staff in contacting and distributing marketing materials to targeted companies and individuals.
• Represent KU at local, regional, and national partnering and business development events.
• Develop terms and conditions for research collaboration and licensing opportunities.
• Negotiate licenses and other contracts with existing companies, startups, and other partners.
• Data entry and use of technology transfer data management system.
• Coordinate and assist other KUCTC staff with technology transfer tasks.
• Familiarity with Bayh-Dole Act and assists in ensuring compliance and reporting through US Government's iEdison system.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities.
• Solve complex problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and implement solutions.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment.
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree