Assistant/Associate Director, Licensing

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 72,837 - 138,391; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director, Licensing. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading licensing efforts and establishing research collaborations. A Ph.D. in a life science field and significant experience in technology commercialization are required. This position offers a salary range of $72,837.00 - $138,391.00.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a life science field, or equivalent doctoral degree.
• 3-5 years of related experience for Assistant Director or +5 years for Associate Director.
• Understanding of a research environment, preferably in higher education.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong working relationships with investigators.
• Facilitate research collaborations and alliances with industry.
• Negotiate license agreements for intellectual property.
• Provide excellent customer and client service.

Job description

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Job Description

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Licensing - Penn Dental Medicine, Penn Nursing, and School of Veterinary Medicine, this individual will lead the identification, evaluation, protection, marketing and licensing efforts for technologies with commercial potential from the Schools of Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, Graduate School of Education, Annenberg School of Communication, Penn Law and other schools, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong working relationships with investigators in the aforementioned schools and support all activities associated with technology commercialization.
• Facilitate the establishment of research collaborations and alliances with industry.
• Negotiate option and license agreements for intellectual property and tangible materials with established and start-up companies, and manage company relationships post-agreement execution.
• Provide excellent customer and client service in all areas of effort and interaction.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a life science field, or equivalent doctoral degree, plus either 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience for the Assistant Director position or +5 years for the Associate Director position.
• Understanding of research environment, preferably in higher education.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Job Details

• Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Department / School: Provost's Center
• Pay Range: $72,837.00 - $138,391.00
• Affirmative Action Statement: Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
• Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
• To apply, visit the provided application link.