Tech Transfer & IP Portfolio Manager

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Intellectual Property Manager to support invention assessment, patent strategies, and portfolio stewardship within Technology Commercialization. The role emphasizes collaboration with academics, industry, and investors to translate discoveries into real-world applications.

Responsibilities include evaluating disclosures, developing filing strategies, managing IP portfolios, and coordinating with transaction teams to support licensing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• PhD in a biological science field is preferred.
• Four years of experience in intellectual property assessment/protection or technology transfer; with PhD, three years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate invention disclosures for patentability, technical merit, and alignment with IP objectives.
• Develop and present patent filing strategies with inventors and stakeholders.
• Lead stewardship of assigned IP portfolios through full lifecycle management.
• Coordinate with transaction teams to ensure IP portfolios support licensing and partnerships.
• Align portfolio structure with downstream commercialization strategies and stakeholder needs.
• Facilitate collaboration between internal and external partners; educate on IP practices.
• Analyze filing trends, research activity, and investment focus areas to inform portfolio planning.

Education

Master's Degree in a scientific, business, or healthcare related field

PhD in a biological science related field

Job description

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Intellectual Property Manager to support invention assessment, patent strategies, and portfolio stewardship within Technology Commercialization. The role emphasizes collaboration with academics, industry, and investors to translate discoveries into real-world applications.

Responsibilities include evaluating disclosures, developing filing strategies, managing IP portfolios, and coordinating with transaction teams to support licensing opportunities.