Tech Licensing & Startup Partnerships Lead

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Locality allowance

Discretionary payments for exceptional

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Technology Commercialization Manager to drive licensing and transfer of APL IP. You will collaborate with innovators and leadership to market technologies to industry and non-governmental organizations, negotiating terms and guiding high-impact deals.

You will manage cradle-to-grave IP portfolios, analyze market and patent landscapes, and engage with industry and investors to advance opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field with at least 10 years of industry or technical experience.
• 5+ years of direct experience in technology licensing and IP.
• Strong leadership, communication, research/analytical, organizational, creative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with APL innovators, leadership, and industry contacts.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret and ultimately Top Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Assess, market, and license APL intellectual property to industry and non-governmental organizations.
• Negotiate license agreements to close high-impact deals.
• Support creation of start-up companies licensing APL IP.
• Provide cradle-to-grave IP portfolio management for technologies developed by APL.
• Perform tailored research on patenting trends, innovation viability, technology landscapes, and transfer best practices.
• Engage with industry and the investment community to promote opportunities and staff engagement with the commercialization process.
• Coordinate with patent counsel to secure and maintain IP protection.
• Manage portfolio to align with APL strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Research/Analysis

Organization

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Technology Commercialization Manager to drive licensing and transfer of APL IP. You will collaborate with innovators and leadership to market technologies to industry and non-governmental organizations, negotiating terms and guiding high-impact deals.

You will manage cradle-to-grave IP portfolios, analyze market and patent landscapes, and engage with industry and investors to advance opportunities.