Licensing Manager: Quantum & Physical Sciences Innovation

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

Job summary

The University of Southern California Stevens Center for Innovation seeks outstanding candidates for the Licensing Manager role in engineering and physical sciences. This position supports the university’s IP portfolio, technology marketing, licensing, and new venture activity to move innovations toward market impact.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a physical sciences field and has at least one year in tech transfer or business development, plus strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Technology commercialization experience with proven evidence of leading licensing deals.
• Demonstrated financial management and software skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of University-owned inventions and support IP development, protection, marketing and licensing.
• Identify commercial applications and potential partners for university inventions.
• Market inventions through multiple channels to prospects capable of commercializing.
• Negotiate and complete non-complex licenses and related agreements; oversee internal diligence prior to signing.
• Coordinate with USC Stevens staff, researchers, partners, law firms, and others; track activities and keep data up to date.
• Contribute to process improvements to deliver high-quality service to inventors and partners.

Skills

Tech commercialization

Communication skills

Time management

Negotiation

Education

PhD in physical sciences

Job description

The University of Southern California Stevens Center for Innovation seeks outstanding candidates for the Licensing Manager role in engineering and physical sciences. This position supports the university’s IP portfolio, technology marketing, licensing, and new venture activity to move innovations toward market impact.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a physical sciences field and has at least one year in tech transfer or business development, plus strong communication and negotiation skills.