Licensing Associate – Office of Technology Transfer Contract

Job Number: REQ_0000062106

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at the Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill three (3) vacancies for the role of Licensing Associate.

This position will primarily assist with portfolio management within the principal areas of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences/Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences. This position will be located in State College, PA, and will report to the Assistant Director of Technology Licensing.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of this position include the following but are not limited to the following:

• Portfolio Management either within the Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences or Physical Sciences/Engineering field which includes providing clarity and outreach to new inventors and triage of new disclosures
• Implementing Patent Strategy to include timeliness of filing and managing the initiation of the patent application process from filing a provisional patent application through the expiration or abandonment of an issued patent.
• Liaison with innovators, patent attorneys, and licensees on patent strategy matters
• Assist or implement marketing intellectual property (IP) to identify opportunities for commercial research and development partnerships and/or licensing.
• Assist throughout the negotiation and execution process of our license agreements
• Assist in or identify opportunities to increase OTT’s success in reaching our goals
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience: This job will be filled at an Intermediate Professional position. The minimum requirements are Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field (such as Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering) and 1+ years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate(s) will have excellent time management skills, and abilities to conduct multiple projects and easily prioritize in a dynamic environment, excellent judgment and soft skills to interface with esteemed faculty members, senior business contacts, and investors, and a high level of dexterity to understand a diverse range of technologies arising from the University’s $1.3 billion annual research base. A high interest and open mind to learn legal skills, to manage a portfolio, and to educate, guide, and make recommendations to the respective inventor(s) in achieving milestones is required.

Application: To be considered for the position(s), candidates must apply online and upload application materials consisting of a resume and cover letter. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

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 (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$61,800.00 – $89,600.00

Salary Structure – additional information on Penn State’s job and salary structure.

University Park, PA