Licensing Manager

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: The Licensing Manager, under direction, manages a comprehensive intellectual property program for the assigned Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) member. Evaluates portfolios of innovations in various stages of development, tangible research properties, and copyright materials developed within TAMUS for technical utility, commercial potential, and available protection under Federal and State statutes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or Life Sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to draft and interpret legal language in contracts and other documents.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates new disclosures for technical development, patentability, commercial potential, and practical utilities. Recommends strategies for statutory protection and best paths to market. Conducts market research, projections, and valuations of technologies.
• Contacts potential licensees and explains possible utilities and value of new innovations to entice their interest. Negotiates reasonable terms and conditions for licensing rights to use technologies with potential licensees.
• Assists Senior Managers in mentoring licensing staff on topics related to marketing activities and proposed terms for licenses/options.
• Assists faculty and researchers in disclosing novel intellectual property to TAMUS Technology Commercialization.
• Assists in the implementation of campus-wide educational programs to increase the general awareness of intellectual property issues.
• Interacts with Development Officers, Sponsored Research Services, and academic departments/Colleges as a resource for intellectual property matters. Interacts with business and investment communities to promote utilization of TAM US innovations for economic development.

Benefits

• competitive health benefits
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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