Technology Licensing Associate - Office of Technology Transfer

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University invites applications for a Technology Licensing Associate (TLA) in the Office of Technology Transfer. The role focuses on portfolio management across Life Sciences, Physical Sciences/Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences, with an emphasis on advancing licensable technologies.

In-person role based in University Park, PA, requiring a Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination accepted.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to develop intellectual property portfolios and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Portfolio management for Penn State inventions, including outreach to new inventors and triage of disclosures.
• Generate content to engage inventors and industry liaisons and advance licensable technologies.
• Translate technical information into business development materials and build long-term relationships with licensors.
• Liaise with innovators and licensees on intellectual property and business development matters.
• Assist with identifying licensing opportunities and support negotiation and execution of license agreements.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Technology Licensing Associate (TLA). This position will be filled at the Technology Licensing Officer - Intermediate Professional level. The TLA will primarily assist with the portfolio management within principal areas of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences/Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Implementing strategies to develop intellectual property portfolios, including managing complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as corporate innovation liaisons and innovation offices
• Portfolio Management for Penn State derived inventions, which include providing clarity and outreach to new inventors and triage of new disclosures
• Generating a wide range of content that supports engaging inventors and industry liaisons to advance portfolios of licensable technologies
• Translating technical information into business development materials, with a focus on building long-term, strategic relationships
• Liaison with innovators and licensees on intellectual property and business development matters
• Assist with the Identification and development of opportunities for commercial partnerships and/or licensing
• Assist throughout the negotiation and execution process of our license agreements
• Assist in or identify opportunities to increase OTT’s success in reaching our goals
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent time management skills, the ability to conduct multiple projects, and easily prioritize them in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent judgment and soft skills to interface with esteemed faculty members, senior business contacts, and investors.
• High level of dexterity to understand a diverse range of technologies arising from the University’s $1.3 billion annual research base.
• A high interest and open mind to learn legal skills, complex business development skills, to manage a portfolio, and to educate, guide, and make recommendations to the respective inventor(s) in achieving milestones.

Work Arrangement: This is an in-person role and will be will be located in University Park, PA.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

S ALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $72,300.00 - $108,444.00.

• Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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