Licensing Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 51,300 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical university in Omaha is seeking an entry-level Licensing Associate to develop technology transfer skills and support innovation. The role involves collaborating with industry partners and evaluating new inventions from researchers. Candidates will receive training and learn the licensing process while contributing to healthcare advancements. The position offers a salary range of $51,300 to $77,000 annually. This is a time-limited appointment with potential for renewal up to three years.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with opportunity to develop technology transfer skills.
• Interest in technology transfer as a career is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with UNMC and UNO innovators to receive and evaluate new inventions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Licensing to learn all aspects of technology transfer and commercialization.
• Market and license new technology to industry.

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The Licensing Associate is a time-limited, entry-level position created to provide an opportunity to develop technology transfer skills by working alongside a team of licensing professionals. The Licensing Associate will work closely with the Director of Licensing to learn all aspects of technology transfer and commercialization at the University of Nebraska. In addition to working with UNMC and UNO innovators to receive and evaluate new inventions, will also be responsible for marketing and licensing new technology to industry. This position is a one year appointment that may be renewed on a yearly basis for a maximum of a 3 year appointment. This position will provide significant training for candidates that have an interest in technology transfer as a career. As the technology development and commercialization entity for the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), UNeMed is focused on improving healthcare by fostering innovation, advancing biomedical research and engaging entrepreneurs and industry to commercialize novel technologies. UNeMed was established in 1991 and has amassed a diverse portfolio of intellectual property that represents significant advances in biomedical and clinical technology areas such as therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, research tools and software. We have a diverse staff with significant expertise in science, business and law. Our unique approach to technology transfer allows us to offer both researchers and industrial partners unique solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Work with UNMC and UNO innovators to receive and evaluate new inventions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Licensing to learn all aspects of technology transfer and commercialization.
• Market and license new technology to industry.

Benefits

Salary Range: $51,300 - $77,000/annual