Licensing & IP Lead – Chemistry & Materials Science (Hybrid)

University of Colorado; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a skilled IP Portfolio Manager to oversee a portfolio of inventions across chemical engineering, chemistry, and materials science. You will build strong relationships with faculty and researchers, and implement IP strategies to protect and commercialize innovations.

The role requires coordinating with CU Boulder's contracts and grants office and Venture Partners to advance partnerships and licensing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in IP management or technology transfer.
• Familiarity with patent processes and IP strategy.
• Ability to liaise with contracts & grants teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of inventions in chemical engineering, chemistry and materials science.
• Build relationships with faculty, graduate students and post-doctoral inventors.
• Assess early inventions for value proposition, IP, and technology readiness.

Skills

IP management

Portfolio management

Technology transfer

Negotiation

Tools

Licensing

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a skilled IP Portfolio Manager to oversee a portfolio of inventions across chemical engineering, chemistry, and materials science. You will build strong relationships with faculty and researchers, and implement IP strategies to protect and commercialize innovations.

The role requires coordinating with CU Boulder's contracts and grants office and Venture Partners to advance partnerships and licensing opportunities.