Technology Transfer Mgr

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

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Legal-TTO Operations

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)

Summary

The Technology Transfer Manager will be responsible for managing the entire life cycle of inventions and technologies arising from Rush University research. You will lead and manage the identification, protection, marketing, licensing, and management of intellectual property (e.g., patents, copyrights). The position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.”

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• Two years' experience in technology transfer at an institution of higher education/non-profit organization. Advanced degree and research experience may be considered in lieu of technology transfer experience
• Understanding of early stage technology evaluation, intellectual property management, licensing process and corresponding types of legal agreements.
• Experience of building and managing faculty as well as industry relationships.
• Knowledge of life sciences, laws and regulations related to intellectual property licensing and fundamental business principles.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences or an MBA.
• Licensing experience.

Responsibilities

1. Develops and maintains effective relationships with constituents inside and outside of Rush University Medical Center.
2. Evaluates patentability and potential markets for technologies, inventions, processes and therapies.

1. Assists in the management of patent prosecution.
2. Markets discoveries to potential licensee companies, entrepreneurs and investors.
3. Develops licensing strategies, drafts, reviews and negotiates Inter-Institutional Agreements, Options and Licenses.
4. Trains and mentors licensing and support staff as needed.
5. Reviews and interprets policy, state law, and federal regulations.
6. Provides timely, accurate, and relevant reporting to the Innovation and Research Counsel
7. Collaborates with Office of Research Affairs (ORA) for various aspects of intellectual property management. 10.Manages creation to fulfillment patent process of Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) technologies.
8. Other relevant duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position

Technology Transfer Mgr

Location

US:IL:Chicago