Technology Licensing Officer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Office of Technology Transfer within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking experienced applicants who are well-versed in technology transfer preferrable within the field of Physical Sciences for a vital role as Technology Licensing Officer.

This position will be located at the University Park Campus and will report to the Office of Technology Transfer Director, who is responsible for the intellectual property management developed at Penn State.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include the following:
Managing a substantial portfolio of intellectual property; screening invention disclosures and assessing their commercial potential
Formulating patent strategies and coordinating with external patent counsel
Marketing of inventions
Negotiating and drafting intellectual property agreements
Communicating and coordinating frequently with other stakeholders in the Invent Penn State community
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience: This position requires a minimum of a Masters degree or higher in a technical or business discipline or higher and 6 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher-level jobs.

A strong technical background in an engineering discipline, business and/or technology licensing experience, and working knowledge of intellectual property protection strategies are desirable.

Candidates should have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, good negotiation skills, the ability to interpret and manage numerous complex agreements, the ability to manage and coordinate multiple and diverse projects simultaneously through to completion, be highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a team environment; and have the ability to establish priorities.

Application: To be considered for the position, candidates must forward materials through Gardner Innovation Search Partners by emailing their resume and cover letter to Tom Sweetman, tom@gardnerisp.com.Application review will begin immediately and continue till the positions are filled.

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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:
$86,300.00 – $145,700.00

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