Technology Commercialization Manager

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

98d•Onsite

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a highly motivated technology commercialization manager to join its Legal and Commercialization Branch. This role involves managing and licensing a portfolio of engineering, scientific, information processing, and other technology-focused intellectual property by analyzing, recommending, and implementing IP protection and transfer/transition strategies. The primary responsibility is to work closely with APL innovators, leadership, and other managers to assess, market, and license APL intellectual property to industry and non-governmental organizations. This includes negotiating license agreements and supporting the creation of new technology start-up companies. The role also involves cradle-to-grave IP portfolio management for technologies in the engineering and physical science domains, performing research on patenting trends, commercial viability, and technology transfer best practices, leveraging industry engagement to stimulate innovation, and coordinating with patent counsel for IP protection. The manager will also be responsible for guiding their portfolio to align with APL strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or other physical science or engineering fields with at least 10 years of industry or technical experience.
5 or more years of direct experience in technology licensing and IP with a focus on commercial licensing.
Strong leadership, communication, research/analytical, organizational, creative, and problem-solving skills.
Capacity to positively, productively, and proactively interact with APL innovators, APL leadership, and industry contacts.
Proven ability to prioritize IP and assess its impact, generate licensing opportunities, negotiate terms, and execute agreements.
Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

An additional degree above the required, such as a Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, or Doctor of Philosophy.
Experience working with the U.S. Department of War or other federal government agencies.
Experience in marketing and communications campaigns, especially related to technology marketing.
An active Secret or higher-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Assess, market, and license APL intellectual property to industry and other non-governmental organizations.
Negotiate directly with licensees with a goal of closing high-impact license agreements.
Support APL efforts to facilitate creation of new technology start-up companies licensing APL IP.
Provide cradle-to-grave IP portfolio management for technologies developed by APL in the engineering and physical science domains.
Perform tailored research and analysis on strategic patenting trends, innovation commercial viability, technology landscapes, and technology transfer/transition best practices.
Leverage engagement with industry and the investment community to stimulate innovation, present new business and research opportunities, and promote staff engagement with the APL commercialization process.
Coordinate with APL patent counsel to evaluate, secure, and maintain intellectual property protection for relevant innovations within your assigned IP portfolio.
Manage and guide your portfolio to align with APL strategic objectives.