Technology Licensing Associate — Innovate & Partner

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Technology Licensing Associate to help grow a portfolio of licensable technologies. The role focuses on translating technical content into business development material and building long-term relationships with inventors and industry partners.

The successful candidate will manage disclosures, coordinate with stakeholders, and assist in negotiations and the execution of license agreements, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent judgment and communication with faculty, senior business contacts, and investors.
• High adaptability to understand diverse technologies from a large research base.
• Eager to learn legal and business development skills to guide inventors.

Responsibilities

• Develop IP portfolios by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage Penn State inventions portfolio and triage new disclosures.
• Create business development content to engage inventors and industry liaisons.
• Translate technical information into business materials for long-term relationships.
• Assist in negotiation and execution of license agreements.
• Support opportunities for partnerships and licensing.
• Assist in reaching OTT goals.

Skills

Time management

Stakeholder communication

Tech/business learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University seeks a Technology Licensing Associate to help grow a portfolio of licensable technologies. The role focuses on translating technical content into business development material and building long-term relationships with inventors and industry partners.

The successful candidate will manage disclosures, coordinate with stakeholders, and assist in negotiations and the execution of license agreements, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and strategic growth.