Technology Licensing & Commercialization Lead

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Technology Commercialization Manager to collaborate with innovators and leadership to assess, market, and license APL IP to industry and non-governmental organizations. You will negotiate license terms and help create technology startups licensing APL IP.

You will provide cradle-to-grave IP portfolio management across engineering and physical science domains, performing strategic research on patenting trends and technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or physical science or engineering field with at least 10 years of industry or technical experience.
• 5+ years of direct experience in technology licensing and IP with a focus on commercial licensing.
• Strong leadership, communication, research/analytical, organizational, creative, and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to positively interact with APL innovators, leadership, and industry contacts.
• Proven ability to prioritize IP, generate licensing opportunities, negotiate terms, and execute agreements.
• Eligible to obtain Interim Secret clearance and ultimately Top Secret; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with APL innovators, leadership, and fellow technology commercialization managers to assess, market, and license APL IP to industry and non-governmental organizations; negotiate terms and close high-impact license agreements; support creation of technology start-up companies licensing APL IP.
• Provide cradle-to-grave IP portfolio management for technologies developed by APL in engineering and physical sciences.
• Conduct tailored research on patenting trends, innovation viability, technology landscapes, and transfer best practices relevant to APL.
• Engage with industry and investment communities to stimulate innovation and promote engagement with the APL commercialization process.
• Coordinate with APL patent counsel to evaluate, secure, and maintain IP protection for relevant innovations within the portfolio.
• Manage and guide the portfolio to align with APL strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Research/Analysis

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

IP portfolio management

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or physical science

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Technology Commercialization Manager to collaborate with innovators and leadership to assess, market, and license APL IP to industry and non-governmental organizations. You will negotiate license terms and help create technology startups licensing APL IP.

You will provide cradle-to-grave IP portfolio management across engineering and physical science domains, performing strategic research on patenting trends and technology