Tech Licensing Lead, Life Sciences & Partnerships

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 92,592 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents

Retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth options

Generous leave policies

Voluntary long-term care insurance

Access to libraries, athletic facilities, and cultural activities

Flexible work arrangements

Forgivable loan programs for home purchase

Reimbursement for qualified adoption expenses

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant Director for Technology Licensing to identify, evaluate, and commercialize innovations from the Perelman School of Medicine.

Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D. along with excellent customer service and communication skills while driving relationships within academia and industry. A competitive salary of $92,592 to $130,000 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of the research environment, preferably in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, evaluation, protection, marketing, and licensing of technologies.
• Develop relationships with PSOM investigators and industry partners.
• Negotiate option, license, and related agreements for intellectual property.
• Prepare non-confidential marketing materials for assigned technologies.
• Participate in outreach activities for technology commercialization.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in a life science field or equivalent

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant Director for Technology Licensing to identify, evaluate, and commercialize innovations from the Perelman School of Medicine.

Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D. along with excellent customer service and communication skills while driving relationships within academia and industry. A competitive salary of $92,592 to $130,000 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement options.