Licensing Associate Opportunities (Hybrid) - Office of Technology Management
Washington University in St. Louis
Scheduled Hours
37.5Position Summary
The Office of Technology Management at Washington University in St. Louis is looking to fill the following positions:- Licensing Associate
- Senior Licensing Associate
These positions are responsible for supporting the workload of the Business Development Directors and Business Development Associates for Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering with respect to assessing technology, marketing technologies, and negotiating license agreements.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Completes Technology Assessment and Commercial/Patent Reassessment on assigned invention disclosure within established departmental time frames. This assessment should include an evaluation of patentability and commercial opportunity. Recommendations will be made on appropriate IP protection (patent or copyright) and patent conversions.
- Works with legal counsel to protect intellectual property either through patenting or other proper tactics for assigned portfolio. Works directly with departmental patent coordinator and internal legal counsel (OGC) on patent costs and filing tactics with outside patent law firms.
- Develops marketing materials and website information on IP-protected cases. Markets IP and establish contacts with potential licensees. Manages IP portfolio and decisions on future license potential.
- Negotiates key terms and executes simple license agreement with licensee.
- Manages a portfolio of existing licenses with respect to technology development, milestones and non-financial terms of the licensees.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
- Office equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in engineering or an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in physical sciences.
- Two years of experience in a university tech transfer office.
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in biomedical engineering, engineering, or physical sciences.
- Understanding of technology evaluation, patents, contracts, marketing, and licensing activities, either in a university or private industry.
- Some business experience or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
- Ability to assess the commercial potential of emerging technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Business, Commercial Developments, Communication, Contracts, Customer Service, Prioritization, Technology Licensing, Technology Transfer, US Patent, Workload ManagementGrade
G13Salary Range
$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/