Technology Licensing Associate — IP Strategy & Partnerships

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks two Technology Licensing Associates in State College, PA. Reporting to an Assistant Director of Technology Licensing, these positions require US citizenship and focus on managing portfolios within life sciences, physical sciences or engineering.

Responsibilities include patent strategy, liaising with inventors and attorneys, supporting IP marketing and license negotiations, and helping advance OTT’s goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field (Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering).
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to interface with faculty, senior business contacts, and investors.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. Penn State does not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management within Life Sciences or Physical Sciences/Engineering.
• Implementing Patent Strategy from provisional filings through patent expiration/abandonment.
• Liaison with inventors, patent attorneys, and licensees on patent matters.
• Assist in marketing IP to identify commercial R&D partnerships or licensing opportunities.
• Assist in negotiations and execution of license agreements.
• Identify opportunities to increase OTT’s success in achieving milestones.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences / Physical Sciences / Engineering

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks two Technology Licensing Associates in State College, PA. Reporting to an Assistant Director of Technology Licensing, these positions require US citizenship and focus on managing portfolios within life sciences, physical sciences or engineering.

Responsibilities include patent strategy, liaising with inventors and attorneys, supporting IP marketing and license negotiations, and helping advance OTT’s goals.