IP Licensing & Tech Commercialization Associate

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensing Associate, under direction, manages an assigned, moderate volume portfolio of intellectual property created within The Texas A&M University System.

The position evaluates this diverse portfolio for practical applications, commercial potential, and protection options; works with more senior staff to implement protection and commercialization strategies and transfers results through license agreements with industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or Life Sciences.
• Two years of related experience in technology transfer in academia or an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and researchers in technology disclosure and IP matters.
• Review disclosures for commercial potential and IP protection opportunities.
• Propose strategies for statutory protection and path to market.
• Conduct market research, projection, and valuation of technologies.
• Prepare non-confidential summaries of technologies for marketing usage.
• Contact potential licensees to explain utilities and value of new innovations.
• Prepare and negotiate confidentiality and license-related agreements.
• Collaborate with TAMU Innovation staff to ensure disclosure information accuracy.
• Collaborate with New Ventures team concerning licensing TAMUS IP.
• Assist in educational activities to raise IP awareness.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legal language drafting

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or Life Sciences

Job description

The Licensing Associate, under direction, manages an assigned, moderate volume portfolio of intellectual property created within The Texas A&M University System.

The position evaluates this diverse portfolio for practical applications, commercial potential, and protection options; works with more senior staff to implement protection and commercialization strategies and transfers results through license agreements with industry partners.