Indiana University
Licensing and Agreement Manager (Innovation & Commercialization Specialist)
Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
The Innovation and Commercialization Office (ICO) is responsible for fostering connections between Indiana University (IU) inventors and external collaborators and facilitating the transfer of university discoveries to the market. ICO works to establish partnerships between research and industry, provide connections to resources, commercialization guidance, and business engagement.
Job Summary Department-Specific Responsibilities
Creates term sheets
Collaborates with operations team for license execution process and post-license compliance
May provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues, including managing student interns and/or law externs in the evaluation, handling, commercialization disposition of inventions
Develops initiatives, attends seminars, and makes independent presentations to educate IU faculty and researchers about technology commercialization procedures and coach them on strategies; interacts with stakeholders for university technology commercialization and advises such offices on IP clauses in their agreements
General Responsibilities
Negotiates and drafts technology license agreements, royalty agreements and other commercial agreements; provides guidance to technical staff in developing strategies as to which industries are interested in university technology
Develops and implements the technology licensing program to support faculty and/or staff (choosing legal entity, deciding whether to lease employees or hire their own employees, deciding where to locate start-up companies, sharing strategies for raising early stage funding, etc.) and help commercialize technology in its early stages; works with innovation and commercialization and licensing staff to ensure close integration between efforts and to support faculty and staff in transitioning their start-up companies
Acts as thought-leader and contributes to the development of the university's technology licensing strategy; advises senior leaders and stakeholders on likely impacts of various policy alternatives
Develops and presents training programs to faculty and/or staff to educate them on technology licensing law and requirements
Represents the university and faculty/staff in discussions with industry partners interested in licensing university technology; may be responsible for representing the university on various internal and/or external committees related to technology licensing
Provides guidance and support to less experienced licensing staff
Qualifications EDUCATION Required
Bachelor's degree (preferably in life sciences, engineering, biomedical science, or related technical field)
Preferred
Advanced degree such as Ph.D or terminal degree in life sciences, chemistry, medical, engineering, business administration, or related field
Related continuing education
WORK EXPERIENCE Required
7 years of corporation, and/or university experience in negotiating, drafting, and managing of technology licensing agreements
Preferred
5 years of relevant experience in academic or related industry
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Preferred
Certified licensing professional
SKILLS Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Preferred
Knowledge of the unique requirements of venture capitalists desired
Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location Indianapolis, Indiana or Bloomington, Indiana
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification Career Level: Expert FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Research Job Family: Innovation & Commercialization Click here to learn more about Indiana University’s Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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Job Summary Department-Specific Responsibilities
Creates term sheets
Collaborates with operations team for license execution process and post-license compliance
May provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues, including managing student interns and/or law externs in the evaluation, handling, commercialization disposition of inventions
Develops initiatives, attends seminars, and makes independent presentations to educate IU faculty and researchers about technology commercialization procedures and coach them on strategies; interacts with stakeholders for university technology commercialization and advises such offices on IP clauses in their agreements
General Responsibilities
Negotiates and drafts technology license agreements, royalty agreements and other commercial agreements; provides guidance to technical staff in developing strategies as to which industries are interested in university technology
Develops and implements the technology licensing program to support faculty and/or staff (choosing legal entity, deciding whether to lease employees or hire their own employees, deciding where to locate start-up companies, sharing strategies for raising early stage funding, etc.) and help commercialize technology in its early stages; works with innovation and commercialization and licensing staff to ensure close integration between efforts and to support faculty and staff in transitioning their start-up companies
Acts as thought-leader and contributes to the development of the university's technology licensing strategy; advises senior leaders and stakeholders on likely impacts of various policy alternatives
Develops and presents training programs to faculty and/or staff to educate them on technology licensing law and requirements
Represents the university and faculty/staff in discussions with industry partners interested in licensing university technology; may be responsible for representing the university on various internal and/or external committees related to technology licensing
Provides guidance and support to less experienced licensing staff
Qualifications EDUCATION Required
Bachelor's degree (preferably in life sciences, engineering, biomedical science, or related technical field)
Preferred
Advanced degree such as Ph.D or terminal degree in life sciences, chemistry, medical, engineering, business administration, or related field
Related continuing education
WORK EXPERIENCE Required
7 years of corporation, and/or university experience in negotiating, drafting, and managing of technology licensing agreements
Preferred
5 years of relevant experience in academic or related industry
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Preferred
Certified licensing professional
SKILLS Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Preferred
Knowledge of the unique requirements of venture capitalists desired
Working Conditions / Demands This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location Indianapolis, Indiana or Bloomington, Indiana
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification Career Level: Expert FLSA: Exempt Job Function: Research Job Family: Innovation & Commercialization Click here to learn more about Indiana University’s Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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