Technology Licensing Associate - Office of Technology Transfer

Penn State University • University Park, IL

4d • $72,300 - $108,444 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Technology Licensing Associate (TLA). This position will be filled at the Technology Licensing Officer - Intermediate Professional level. The TLA will primarily assist with the portfolio management within principal areas of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences/Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences.

Requirements

• Excellent time management skills, the ability to conduct multiple projects, and easily prioritize them in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent judgment and soft skills to interface with esteemed faculty members, senior business contacts, and investors.
• High level of dexterity to understand a diverse range of technologies arising from the University’s $1.3 billion annual research base.
• A high interest and open mind to learn legal skills, complex business development skills, to manage a portfolio, and to educate, guide, and make recommendations to the respective inventor(s) in achieving milestones.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Implementing strategies to develop intellectual property portfolios, including managing complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as corporate innovation liaisons and innovation offices
• Portfolio Management for Penn State derived inventions, which include providing clarity and outreach to new inventors and triage of new disclosures
• Generating a wide range of content that supports engaging inventors and industry liaisons to advance portfolios of licensable technologies
• Translating technical information into business development materials, with a focus on building long-term, strategic relationships
• Liaison with innovators and licensees on intellectual property and business development matters
• Assist with the Identification and development of opportunities for commercial partnerships and/or licensing
• Assist throughout the negotiation and execution process of our license agreements
• Assist in or identify opportunities to increase OTT’s success in reaching our goals
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

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