Senior Licensing Associate

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

2d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

As part of UCF's Technology Transfer Office, the Senior Licensing Associate manages the transfer of physical science technologies from the university into commercial sectors. The role manages technology review, intellectual property (IP) legal protection, IP license negotiations, and IP promotion through media and at scientific and technology-related events. The position protects and licenses a portion of the UCF Research Foundation IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights in physical science areas. It evaluates new technologies, identifies commercial uses, recommends legal protection, and supports compliance with IP laws and regulations. The associate negotiates licensing and other agreements, supports sponsored research IP matters, and promotes technologies to prospective industry partners. The role also builds relationships with university researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to support licensing and sponsored research activity. It supervises and trains intellectual property specialists, licensing assistants, students, and/or interns, and educates internal and external communities through workshops and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer are not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Civil, Electrical) or a related physical science field.
At least 3 years of demonstrated success drafting, negotiating, and implementing legal agreements.
Strong customer service orientation and experience collaborating with faculty, legal teams, and external partners.
Demonstrated business development and finance acumen.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
Ability to evaluate market potential and communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
Familiarity with patent assessment and market research methodologies.
Prior experience in technology transfer and outbound software licensing.

Responsibilities

Manage protection and licensing of a portion of the UCF Research Foundation IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights in physical science areas.
Draft and negotiate license agreements and other agreements, including material transfer, inter-institutional, and nondisclosure agreements.
Assess and evaluate new technologies disclosed to Technology Transfer; identify commercial uses, recommend appropriate legal protection, and ensure adherence to IP laws and regulations.
Review and edit promotional materials advertising technologies to prospective industry partners.
Lead outreach to commercialize technologies and promote them at scientific conferences and to business communities.
Review, edit, and negotiate IP terms and conditions for UCF sponsored research activities.
Coordinate IP matters among the contract manager, general counsel, principal investigator, and external sponsor or external counsel.
Attract and cultivate relationships with university researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to drive licensing deal flow and potential sponsored research activity.
Supervise, train, and instruct one or more intellectual property specialists, licensing assistants, students, and/or interns.
Conduct workshops and deliver presentations to educate internal and external communities about Technology Transfer matters, best practices, and IP policies.
Attend professional trade conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned.