Licensing Associate |
| Oct. 06, 2009 - Nov. 30, 2009 |
| Location: | Kansas City, KS and Lawrence, KS |
| Salary Range: | $48,000 - $60,000/annually commensurate with education and/or experience |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Division: | KUCTC |
| Description: | The KUMC Research Institute is a 501 (c) 3 corporation providing research management services to the KUMC campuses. The KUCTC is a 501(c) 3 entity jointly-controlled by the KU Center for Research (KUCR) and KUMC Research Institute (KUMCRI) and is responsible for commercializing KU and KUMC technologies. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to work with the Executive Director and faculty researchers in Life Sciences to evaluate/market new inventions and negotiate/manage various agreements (CDA, MTA, licensing) with industrial and academic collaborators.
The office also (a) manages the KU & KUMC patent portfolio working closely with outside counsel and faculty inventors to coordinate all aspects of the patenting process and (b) ensures compliance with institutional policies, Bayh-Dole regulations and applicable laws. This position offers an opportunity to participate in a wide range of Technology Transfer experiences, work with a well organized data base and participate in building and managing the university’s intellectual property enterprise.
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| Duties: | This position will commute between the KUMC (Kansas City KS) and the KU (Lawrence) campus.
Assist the Executive Director in conducting an analysis, evaluation and prioritizing of ‘next steps’ to develop and process new disclosures.
Conduct research on market sectors and competing technologies to valuate the new technology; recommend and execute marketing strategies.
Market new technologies to companies, identify appropriate commercial partners, negotiate/draft agreements as required, promote sponsored research opportunities as needed.
Commercialization will include licensing to existing companies or developing start-up companies.
Negotiate/manage various agreements (CDA, MTA, License).
Coordinate/monitor office database activities daily to ensure timely Technology Transfer date entries. Willingness to follow established Technology Transfer management procedures is key to success in this position.
Patent portfolio: assist Executive Director with outside counsel patent prosecution; participate in faculty meetings; develop patent strategies; and track, review, and monitor legal costs associated with protecting university technology.
Provide mentoring and guidance to the technology transfer student interns.
Assist the Executive Director in conducting technology transfer education and supporting programs for KU & KUMC faculty and staff.
Assist staff in conducting KU & KUMC due diligence by monitoring licensee obligations to meet milestones and reporting requirements; develop recommendations for standard office operating procedures as needed.
Provide regular updates to the Executive Director on assigned duties. Develop reports as requested using Technology Transfer database capabilities.
The above is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments.
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| Qualifications: | Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a business-related field. Master's degree plus 3-5 years of experience preferred. Pharmaceutical, biotechnology and/or business experience in lieu of advanced degree will be taken into account.
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills who understands faculty needs and the university research enterprise; ability to work closely with researchers, top level administrators and senior business executives while maintaining a pleasant work atmosphere is critical for success in this position.
Self starter who can work under pressure, manage multiple projects and details, meet inflexible deadlines on own initiative, close licensing transactions in timely manner and resolve tech transfer issues as needed.
Familiarly with patent prosecution process such as prior art searches, preliminary evaluation of novelty, business significance of patent claims and ability to work with patent attorneys to ensure timely filings is crucial.
Excellent written and oral communications skills to translate scientific concepts into easily understood language for marketing purposes.
Demonstrates strong desire to develop skills and to excel in tech transfer field.
Proficient in Internet and PC software application
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