Senior Tech Licensing & Commercialization Lead

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (dental & vision)

Annual and sick leave, life insurance

Fitness center memberships

Discounts for WolfCard holders

Mountain EAP

Faculty Senate

No state income tax

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is seeking a Senior Licensing Associate to support the commercialization of university innovations. You will manage technologies, evaluate IP potential, and engage industry partners to translate research into real-world impact.

You will work closely with faculty inventors and external advisors to structure licensing transactions and facilitate startup formation where appropriate, reporting to the AVPEI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, physical sciences, or related technical field with five years of related professional experience.
• Master’s degree in engineering, CS, physical sciences, or related field with three years of related professional experience.
• Experience in university technology transfer, IP management, or research commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with faculty and staff to maximize IP and commercialization opportunities.
• Lead engagement with faculty to identify promising technologies and licensing opportunities.
• Evaluate invention disclosures for patentability and commercialization potential.
• Develop commercialization plans including market research and marketing materials.
• Assist in structuring license deals and drafting/negotiating term sheets and licenses.
• Manage IP portfolio and coordinate patent filings with patent counsel.

Skills

IP licensing

Technology transfer

Negotiation

Market analysis

Industry partnerships

Education

Bachelor's in engineering/CS/physical sciences

Master's in engineering/CS/physical sciences

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is seeking a Senior Licensing Associate to support the commercialization of university innovations. You will manage technologies, evaluate IP potential, and engage industry partners to translate research into real-world impact.

You will work closely with faculty inventors and external advisors to structure licensing transactions and facilitate startup formation where appropriate, reporting to the AVPEI.