"Licensing Manager, Life Science"

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Licensing Manager, Life Science for the Office for Research. The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty. As an integral member of the Technology Transfer Team, the Licensing Manager, with guidance from the Tech Transfer Associate Director of Licensing, serves as a licensing professional supporting all aspects of complex science and Life Science license-related work and agreements in a diverse range of technologies.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Prepares thorough reviews of new invention disclosures; patents, IP, and technologies; tech-market assessments; competitive landscape; commercial scenarios; patent and license potential.
• Prepares high-quality written and oral presentations to Technology Transfer and other audiences.
• Performs increasing responsibilities over time for the creation and management of all aspects of technology commercialization, including marketing material supporting licensing campaigns and commercial programs.
• Performs increasing responsibilities and independence (to 50% expectation within this grade level) for drafting term sheets, license agreements, discussions with researchers and other stakeholders; preparation of related documents such as NDA, MTA, etc.
• Works closely and interact effectively with inventors, Technology Transfer staff, and external entities (companies, consultants), demonstrating sound technical and functional judgement, interpersonal and communications skills.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• MS degree in Sciences and/or Engineering (including sciences such as life sciences, and/or physical, and/or engineering).

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory

Staff/Administrative

Equipment Utilized:

Software and programs for routine reporting and presentation work (Excel, PPT), scientific searches, patent literature, as well as Technology Transfer's specialized Minuet Intellectual Property database.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Office environment.