Senior Licensing Associate
Core
Supports the commercialization of university innovations by managing assigned technologies, evaluating invention disclosures, and negotiating licensing agreements to translate research into real-world impact.
Role type
Senior IC technology transfer professional (licensing & commercialization)
Builds
Licensing deals, commercialization plans, and startup formation support for university IP
Domain
Higher education technology transfer and intellectual property management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Intellectual property strategy, market opportunity evaluation, negotiation of complex agreements, technology marketing, startup formation support, patent portfolio management
Preferred skills
PhD in engineering/sciences, Registered Technology Transfer Professional, Patent agent registration, ability to assess nascent technology potential, industry partner identification
Technologies
Patent prosecution systems, market research tools
Responsibilities
Evaluate invention disclosures for patentability and commercialization potential; develop commercialization plans including market research and marketing materials; structure license deals and negotiate term sheets and agreements; manage assigned IP portfolio and coordinate patent filings; lead engagement efforts with faculty to identify promising technologies and facilitate sponsored research
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
