Technology Licensing Officer

at  Penn State University

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Technology Transfer within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Technology Licensing Officer . This position will work primarily with life sciences and biomedical technologies.
This position will be located in State College, PA, adjacent to the University Park Campus and will report to the Director of the Office of Technology Management which is responsible for the management of intellectual property developed at Penn State.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Managing a substantial portfolio of intellectual property, screening invention disclosures, and assessing their commercial potential
• Formulating patent strategies and coordinating with external patent counsel
• Marketing of inventions
• Negotiating and drafting intellectual property agreements including license agreements, option agreements, interinstitutional agreements, etc.
• Communicating and coordinating frequently with other stakeholders in the Invent Penn State community
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience: This job will be filled at the Advanced or Senior Professional level, depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. This position requires a Master’s degree or higher in a technical or business discipline or higher and 3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent experience for the Advanced level. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. A strong technical background in life sciences, biomedical innovations, or other related fields; technology licensing experience; and working knowledge of intellectual property protection strategies is desirable.
The candidate should have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, good negotiation skills, the ability to interpret and manage numerous complex agreements, the ability to manage and coordinate multiple and diverse projects simultaneously through to completion, be highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a team environment; and have the ability to establish priorities.
Application: To be considered for the position, candidates must apply online and upload application materials consisting of a resume and cover letter. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts, and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/prospective-employee for more detailed information.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$76,700.00 - $129,500.00
Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State’s job and salary structure.

• Managing a substantial portfolio of intellectual property, screening invention disclosures, and assessing their commercial potential
• Formulating patent strategies and coordinating with external patent counsel
• Marketing of inventions
• Negotiating and drafting intellectual property agreements including license agreements, option agreements, interinstitutional agreements, etc.
• Communicating and coordinating frequently with other stakeholders in the Invent Penn State community
• Other duties as assigne