Technology Transfer & Licensing Lead

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center seeks a Technology Transfer Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of inventions arising from Rush research. You will lead identification, protection, marketing, licensing and management of intellectual property.

Responsibilities include evaluating patentability, negotiating licenses, managing patent prosecution, and mentoring staff while collaborating with ORA and other stakeholders to advance Rush innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• Two years' experience in technology transfer at a higher education/non-profit.
• Understanding of early stage technology evaluation, IP management, licensing process.
• Experience building and managing faculty and industry relationships.
• Knowledge of life sciences laws and regulations related to IP licensing.
• Advanced degree in life sciences or an MBA (preferred).
• Licensing experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with constituents inside and outside Rush University Medical Center.
• Evaluates patentability and potential markets for technologies, inventions, processes and therapies.
• Assists in the management of patent prosecution.
• Markets discoveries to potential licensee companies, entrepreneurs, and investors.
• Develops licensing strategies, drafts, reviews and negotiates Inter-Institutional Agreements, Options and Licenses.
• Trains and mentors licensing and support staff as needed.
• Reviews and interprets policy, state law, and federal regulations.
• Provides timely, accurate, and relevant reporting to the Innovation and Research Counsel.
• Collaborates with Office of Research Affairs (ORA) for various aspects of IP management.
• Manages creation to fulfillment patent process of Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) technologies.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Rush University Medical Center seeks a Technology Transfer Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of inventions arising from Rush research. You will lead identification, protection, marketing, licensing and management of intellectual property.

Responsibilities include evaluating patentability, negotiating licenses, managing patent prosecution, and mentoring staff while collaborating with ORA and other stakeholders to advance Rush innovations.