Licensing Officer

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University seeks a Licensing Officer to cultivate strong relationships with faculty and staff developers, focusing on technology licensing and commercialization within the College of Engineering.

You will identify innovations with commercial potential, evaluate their business cases, and help craft marketing summaries and strategies while participating in license negotiations with partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Preliminary knowledge proficiency in licensing and intellectual property principles.
• Active participant in deal teams with and without being a deal lead.
• Able to provide recommendations and justifications on filing decisions with modest supervision.
• Independently manages a small to mid-sized IP portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with university faculty and staff creators in technology licensing and commercialization.
• Identify university-owned innovations with commercial applications and evaluate their business case.
• Prepare non-confidential summaries for marketing; support marketing strategies for innovations.
• Participate in negotiation of license and option agreements with new and existing partners.

Skills

Licensing/IP basics

Deal-team participation

Negotiation skills

IP portfolio management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physical sciences

Master’s degree or higher in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Licensing Officer

Department: ERIK | Technology Commercialization

Position Overview

The Licensing Officer is responsible for cultivating and sustaining deep relationships with university faculty and staff creators and developers of innovations in the College of Engineering. Working closely with the Licensing and IP Management team and Capital and Translation team within Innovation and Commercialization, the Licensing Officer will be a trusted advisor and liaison to faculty and staff creators in the areas of technology licensing and commercialization. This role includes identifying university-owned innovations with commercial applications, evaluating the business case for these innovations, preparing non-confidential summaries for marketing purposes, supporting the development and implementation of specific marketing strategies for these innovations, and participating in negotiation of license and option agreements with new and existing partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Preliminary knowledge proficiency in licensing and intellectual property principles. Examples include preliminary licensing terms, targeted fundamentals of intellectual property, basic understanding of marketing methods, and intermediate negotiation knowledge.
• Active participant in deal teams with and without being a deal lead.
• Able to provide recommendations and justifications on filing decisions with modest supervision.
• Independently manages a small to mid-sized IP portfolio.

Desired Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in engineering.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience.

Application Materials

A resume is required to be submitted at the time of application to be considered for this position. A cover letter is strongly desired.

Additional Information: Salary

The salary range for this job profile is $88,300.00 - $113,350.00, annually. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on multiple factors including internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Additional Information

Due to U.S. export control regulations governing information, technology, and facilities accessed during the performance of work, applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as “protected individuals” pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b). This position has flexibility for remote work opportunities although the strong preference is for location in Columbus, Ohio with on-site work. Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for a work visa for this position.

ERIK Overview

Join the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community of faculty, staff, and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address big challenges and improve communities locally and globally. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit https://erik.osu.edu/.

Position Mapping

• Function: Research Administration
• Sub-Function: Technology Commercialization
• Career Band and Level: S3
• Location: Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (1044)
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

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