Remote Licensing Manager, Life Sciences & Tech Transfer

Drexel University; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University, via the Office of Applied Innovation, seeks a Licensing Manager to evaluate inventions, protect intellectual property and drive industry collaborations. You will manage licensing negotiations and support research sponsorship, while engaging faculty and external partners.

The role emphasizes life sciences and engineering disciplines, with hybrid/remote flexibility and campus event participation. Ideal candidates have strong negotiation and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, life sciences or biomedical engineering or equivalent mix of education/experience.
• Minimum 3 years in technology commercialization.
• Experience managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Knowledge of life sciences, engineering/technology or biomedical engineering domains.
• Excellent analytical, negotiating and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inventions for protection and support patenting and agreements.
• Build relationships with faculty, staff, outside providers, companies and entrepreneurs.
• Identify and analyze commercial potential, develop commercialization strategies and marketing efforts.
• Draft/finish term sheets, confidentiality agreements, licenses and inter-institutional agreements.
• Educate the Drexel community about Drexel Applied Innovation and promote innovation culture.

Skills

Technology commercialization

Project management

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

On-site presence

Independence

Education

Master's degree in engineering, life sciences, or biomedical engineering

PhD in engineering, life sciences, or biomedical engineering (preferred)

Job description

Drexel University, via the Office of Applied Innovation, seeks a Licensing Manager to evaluate inventions, protect intellectual property and drive industry collaborations. You will manage licensing negotiations and support research sponsorship, while engaging faculty and external partners.

The role emphasizes life sciences and engineering disciplines, with hybrid/remote flexibility and campus event participation. Ideal candidates have strong negotiation and project-management skills.