Senior Technology Transfer Associate

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Senior Technology Transfer Associate
The candidate will report to Portfolio Director, the Senior I.P. Manager independently manages a docket of technologies and has advanced skills in strategic I.P. assessment and patenting strategies. Through interactions with faculty members, staff, students, and outside counsel, the Senior I.P. Manager develops I.P. strategy, manages patent prosecution and develops intellectual property assets for commercialization. Evaluates new invention disclosure summaries including conducting inventor interviews, preliminary prior art analysis, and coordinating with licensing associates for commercialization activity. Makes patenting decision within a set legal budget. Focuses on inventor outreach and contact for patent related matters. Interfaces with internal and external counsel to coordinate patent decisions within a fixed budget. Develops IP protection strategy for inventions retained by the university in consultation with licensing staff, business analysts, inventors and IP counsel. Implements the strategy. Tracks and fulfills filing obligations for licensed technologies in portfolio. Establishes and maintains contacts with industry IP managers, patent counsel and representatives at other academic institutions. Works under the direct supervision of director level management in conducting all activities. Manages activities of junior personnel, as assigned. Makes recommendations but not the final decision concerning investments and patent strategies. Must have an advanced degree in life science, business or law is required. Registered Patent Agent required. Candidate will have a working knowledge of strategic intellectual property planning and I.P. management and patenting that is typically gained through 4+ years of related intellectual property management experience. Prior university experience is desirable but corporate experience is highly preferred. Previous experience with intellectual property management and the development of I.P. strategy is essential.

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