Licensing Transactions Officer

Stanford University; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University's Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) seeks a Licensing Transactions Officer to draft and negotiate material transfer, confidentiality, inter-institutional and tangible research property agreements. You will manage a diverse docket, interact with faculty and staff, and ensure timely, professional negotiations in a dynamic environment.

This 100% FTE hybrid position requires being in the office twice a week, with a budgeted salary range of $123,264–$141,903 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating material transfer, confidentiality, and license agreements.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and communicate with faculty and staff.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate material transfer, confidentiality, inter-institutional and tangible research property agreements.
• Maintain a caseload of agreements with various collaborators and sponsors.
• Communicate regularly with faculty and staff and work in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE:

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

BUDGETED SALARY:

• $123,264- $141,903 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensing Transactions Officer will provide essential support to Stanford faculty by drafting and negotiating material transfer, confidentiality, inter-institutional and tangible research property related agreements. The Licensing Transactions Officer will maintain a caseload that includes a variety of types of agreements with different types of collaborators, sponsors (industry, non-profit, government and other) and licensees. The OTL team is looking for a skilled negotiator who can independently review and negotiate agreements, 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.