Licensing Manager, Physical Sciences & Tech Transfer

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 97,263 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks an Licensing Manager in engineering and physical sciences to manage a portfolio of university inventions and support IP development, marketing, and licensing. The role interfaces with faculty, researchers, and external partners to identify commercial applications and drive licensing opportunities.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physical sciences or related field, with strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills, and a background in

Qualifications

• PhD in physical sciences or related field preferred.
• Experience in licensing or technology transfer is preferred but not required.
• Ability to analyze markets, patent landscapes and potential commercial applications.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of university-owned engineering and physical sciences inventions and support IP development, protection, marketing, and licensing.
• Interact with faculty and researchers to learn about technologies in electronics, telecommunications, computing and big data analytics, energy, nanotechnology, and advanced materials.
• Assess inventions and identify commercial applications through market research and patent landscape analysis.
• Identify potential partners for university inventions and market them to appropriate prospects.
• Negotiate and close non-complex licenses and related agreements and oversee internal diligence before signing.
• Assist in managing complex IP portfolios.
• Coordinate efforts with USC Stevens staff, researchers, partners, law firms, and others; maintain up-to-date records in databases.
• Contribute to process improvement to deliver high-quality service to inventors and partners.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Research & analysis

Technology transfer

Education

PhD in physical sciences

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Southern California seeks an Licensing Manager in engineering and physical sciences to manage a portfolio of university inventions and support IP development, marketing, and licensing. The role interfaces with faculty, researchers, and external partners to identify commercial applications and drive licensing opportunities.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physical sciences or related field, with strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills, and a background in