"Licensing Manager"

Job Summary

The Office of Applied Innovation is seeking to hire a Licensing Manager.

Drexel Applied Innovation, a unit within Drexel University’s Office of Research & Innovation, expands the impact of Drexel research through technology transfer. The team focuses on two core functions: Intellectual Property & Agreements, and Industry Engagement. Applied Innovation is also responsible for playing a leadership role in elevating the University’s innovation ecosystem by collaborating with a variety of university-wide initiatives and stakeholders to support Drexel innovators, such as entrepreneurial and translational research programs.

At the direction of and under the supervision of the Director of IP & Agreements, this position will focus on technologies in life sciences and engineering/tech disciplines and be part of a multidisciplinary team covering the breadth of Drexel’s research expertise.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate Drexel inventions and discoveries for potential protection.
• Protect qualifying Drexel discoveries and innovation through patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Develop supportive relationships and contribute to timely and high-quality contracts and agreements to support tech transfer and industry sponsored research. Relationship building and Customer Service.
• Connect and collaborate with faculty, professional and administrative staff, outside service providers, companies, investors, and entrepreneurs. Assess and commercialize inventions.
• Identify research programs and discoveries with commercial potential.
• Drive the process for analyzing the commercial potential of Drexel technologies, developing, and executing commercialization strategies, and execute marketing and business development efforts. Review and negotiate agreements.
• Draft and complete term sheets, confidentiality agreements, options, licenses and inter-institutional agreements, memoranda of understanding, material transfer agreements and other agreements and contracts necessary in the licensing process. Education and training.
• As a member of Drexel Applied Innovation, educate the Drexel community about Drexel Applied Innovation services and promote the culture of innovation.
• Other related duties as assigned by Director, IP & Agreements and Asst Vice Provost, Applied Innovation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree or PhD in an engineering, life sciences, or biomedical engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of At least 3 years related experience in technology commercialization.
• Experience in managing a large, diverse set of tasks and projects.
• Knowledge of disciplines relevant to the university’s programs in life sciences, engineering/technology or biomedical engineering.
• Must process excellent analytical and negotiating skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Independent self-starter and strong work ethic.
• Good attention to details, follow through and closing.
• Availability to work on campus and attend campus/Philadelphia innovation ecosystem events, as occasionally required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in academic technology transfer.
• Experience in corporate or academic business development.
• Evidence of creative problem-solving, entrepreneurship, initiative, and intellectual curiosity.
• Demonstrated ability to work energetically and produce results.

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table. Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs.

Location

Hybrid work Primarily Remote, with some time required on campus/at events.

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade N. Compensation for this grade ranges from $90,430.00 - $135,640.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant: Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified. Advertised: Oct 6 2025 Eastern Daylight Time. Applications close: Nov 6 2025 Eastern Standard Time.