Technology Transfer Licensing Specialist

AUTM; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Panther Innovations at Georgia State University is seeking a Licensing Associate to join the technology transfer team. You will review invention disclosures, manage faculty relationships, and facilitate interactions with industry partners to negotiate commercialization agreements.

As part of a small unit, you will work with stakeholders across GSU campuses and federal agencies, supporting IP protection and market development for university innovations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Life Science or related field.
• Working knowledge and understanding of US patent and contract law.
• Experience working in a university administrative setting or business.
• RTTP or CLP certification.

Responsibilities

• Review invention disclosures and assess intellectual property value.
• Support faculty relationships and liaise with industry partners in licensing.
• Negotiate licenses, NDAs and related agreements for commercialization.
• Collaborate with legal affairs, GSURF, and other university units on IP management and outreach.

Skills

Patent law knowledge

Contract law

University admin

RTTP/CLP cert

Education

Ph.D. in Life Science or related field

Job description

Panther Innovations at Georgia State University is seeking a Licensing Associate to join the technology transfer team. You will review invention disclosures, manage faculty relationships, and facilitate interactions with industry partners to negotiate commercialization agreements.

As part of a small unit, you will work with stakeholders across GSU campuses and federal agencies, supporting IP protection and market development for university innovations.