Manager, Technology Licensing – Physical Science
4 weeks ago
The USC Stevens Center for Innovation seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Licensing Manager in engineering and physical sciences. The USC Stevens Center is a university-wide resource in the office of the Provost whose mission is to help USC innovators make maximum impact with their ideas. As part of this role, the USC Stevens Center manages the universitys intellectual property portfolio stemming from USCs approximately $1 billion in annual research expenditures and manages related patenting, technology marketing, licensing, and new venture development activity aimed at transitioning the university innovations into commercial applications for the benefit of society. Licensing Managers play a key role in supporting these efforts. The best candidates will have an advanced degree in life sciences such as molecular biology, genetics, pharmacology, chemistry (or equivalent), a passion for emerging technologies, very strong organization and communication skills, and a desire to learn and grow. Prior licensing and/or technology assessment experience is preferred but not required. This position provides an opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded life science graduate to play an active and critical role as new technologies go from idea to market. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to new approaches in innovation management and licensing within an already bold and forward-thinking academic institution
Job Accountabilities :
In this role you will manage a portfolio of University-owned engineering and physical sciences inventions and support intellectual property development, protection, marketing and licensing. You will interact with faculty and researchers and learn about exciting new technologies in areas such as medical devices, diagnostics, therapeutics, and research tools. Specifically, you will have the following responsibilities:
Assisting with the assessment of inventions and identification of commercial applications through research and analysis of markets, competitive technologies, prior art, and patent landscape
Manage a portfolio of university inventions.
Identify potential commercial applications and business partners for university inventions.
Market university inventions through multiple channels to prospects capable of bringing the inventions to market.
Negotiate and complete non-complex licenses and related agreements, including the development of business terms and overseeing internal diligence procedures prior to agreement signing
Assist in the management of complex intellectual property portfolios.
Coordinate efforts on a wide range of activities with other USC Stevens staff members, university researchers, business partners, law firms, and others; tracking activities in databases and ensuring that information is up to date
Contribute to ongoing process improvement to enable the USC Stevens Center to deliver high-quality, professional service to a growing base of inventors and business partners.
Preferred Qualifications :
Education
PhD in Physical Sciences field
Experience
1 year of experience in a corporate or university technology transfer and business development setting
Ability to gather information and perform research utilizing databases and other online sources.
Experience directly relevant to evaluating the market potential of early-stage inventions in life sciences industries, and identifying commercial potential
Understanding of the patent prosecution process
Highly self-motivated with outstanding organization and time management skills
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and complete projects on a timely basis, working both independently and as part of a team
Eager to take ownership of projects
Requires a high level of attention to detail
Outstanding communication skills and ability to convey technical concepts
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with collaborators
Customer service oriented
Demonstrated perseverance and problem-solving skills
Field of Expertise:
Knowledge of patent and contract law
Business Development experience
In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USCs Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.
Benefits
USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six (6) months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick-up services; discounts to football, basketball and other campus events.
Application Procedure
As part of the application, candidates must upload one document file (Word or PDF) that contains the following: 1) a cover letter, 2) Resume (including telephone and e-mail address). USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr.
The annual base salary range for this position is $83, $110, When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degreeMinimum Experience: 1 yearAdditional Experience RequirementsCombined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experienceMinimum Skills: - Bachelors degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.- Technology commercialization experience, with proven evidence of leading and executing numerous moderately complex licensing deals.- Demonstrated financial management and software skills.- Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and interact with internal constituencies, external business partners, and senior leadership.- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and attention to detail.- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, leading and owning time-sensitive and complex projects from inception to completion.
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Los Angeles, California, United States University of Southern California (USC) Full timeThe USC Stevens Center for Innovation seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Senior Licensing Associate in the Physical Sciences who will manage innovations in engineering, software, hardware, databases, materials, computational tools and artificial intelligence. The USC Stevens Center for Innovation (USC Stevens), USCs Technology Transfer...
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Los Angeles, California, United States University of Southern California (USC) Full timeThe USC Stevens Center for Innovation seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Senior Licensing Associate in the Physical Sciences who will manage innovations in engineering, software, hardware, databases, materials, computational tools and artificial intelligence. The USC Stevens Center for Innovation (USC Stevens), USCs Technology Transfer...
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