IP & Awards Strategy Lead - Innovation & Licensing

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education organization is seeking an Associate Director for Intellectual Property and Award Management to oversee strategic planning and innovation in health sciences. The ideal candidate should possess a graduate degree and extensive experience in IP management, alongside strong interpersonal and leadership skills. This role is crucial for driving engagement and commercialization in a research-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in early-stage IP with emphasis on deal negotiation.
• Proven track record of closing successful deals as evidenced by a deal sheet.
• Positive leadership style with ability to build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial applications and evaluate the commercial potential of technologies.
• Lead a team responsible for IP and award management.
• Engage with leaders, faculty, staff, and students to drive IP and relationship management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Process-oriented

Education

Masters, MBA, JD, or Ph.D. in STEM-related field

Job description

A higher education organization is seeking an Associate Director for Intellectual Property and Award Management to oversee strategic planning and innovation in health sciences. The ideal candidate should possess a graduate degree and extensive experience in IP management, alongside strong interpersonal and leadership skills. This role is crucial for driving engagement and commercialization in a research-focused environment.