Licensing Transactions Manager

Stanfordlivetickets; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Licensing Transactions Manager in the Office of Technology Licensing. The role focuses on independently drafting, negotiating and administering complex technology license agreements, with close collaboration with Licensing Managers and faculty to ensure terms are enforceable and aligned with institutional interests.

The position is 100% FTE, hybrid, with in-office presence twice weekly; background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and administer complex technology license and related agreements.
• Coordinate with Licensing Managers, faculty and staff to translate business terms into contract language.
• Exercise delegated signature authority within assigned scope and escalate high‑risk issues.

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE

• Work Schedule: Hybrid work arrangement with at least 2 days per week on-site.

BUDGETED SALARY

• $158,135- $181,196 per annum

SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION

Dean of Research / Office of Technology Licensing: The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) was established in 1970 to manage the intellectual property assets of Stanford University. OTL evaluates, markets, and licenses technology owned by the University. OTL's mission is to encourage effective technology transfer for the public benefit as well as generating royalty income for Stanford to benefit research and education. OTL is one of the country's most active offices in the field of technology transfer from the university to industry. Our staff, most of whom are professionals engaged directly in licensing, manages over 3,000 active dockets. The Licensing Transactions Team is part of OTL and supports technology licensing and research commercialization by drafting, negotiating and administering technology licenses and related agreements with companies, nonprofit organizations and other institutions. The team partners closely with Licensing Managers, faculty, staff, the Industrial Contracts Office and other Stanford offices to protect Stanford’s intellectual property, manage institutional risk, and advance technologies for public benefit.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensing Transactions Manager supports Stanford technology commercialization by independently drafting, negotiating and administering complex technology license and related agreements. Working in close partnership with Licensing Managers, the position translates approved business terms into clear, enforceable contract language, negotiates the legal and commercial provisions, manages transactions through execution, and handles amendments and other post-execution matters. The portfolio includes technology licenses and options, license amendments, inter-institutional agreements, sponsored research and collaboration agreements, nondisclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, data use agreements and other supporting contracts. Using established institutional policy, approved risk frameworks and negotiation playbooks, the position exercises delegated signature authority within its assigned scope, coordinates with the Office of General Counsel and relevant compliance partners, and escalates novel or high-risk issues appropriately. It also contributes to templates, process improvements and training for colleagues. The position reports to the Senior Licensing Transactions Manager (Industrial Contracts Officer 3) and has no direct reports. The OTL team is looking for a skilled negotiator who can independently structure and conclude licensing transactions, communicate regularly with faculty and staff, and maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.

This is a 100% FTE, benefits-eligible hybrid position with the expectation to be in the office twice a week. All final candidates must complete a background check.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze complex information and develop creative, workable solutions that balance licensee, faculty, and institutional interests.

• Working knowledge of federal funding and Bayh-Dole obligations, export controls, privacy and data security, conflicts of interest, and other compliance considerations relevant to licensing transactions.