IP OFCR 3 (Intellectual Property Officer)

Under direction of the Director of Innovation Access or an Associate Director, manage UC Davis Intellectual Property for the benefit of the University’s research and education mission and society in general. Responsible for intellectual and tangible property case management, patenting and licensing UCD inventions in a number of scientific areas with a primary emphasis in biomedical research. The primary coverage area of this position will be technologies stemming from UC Davis Health including the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and Medical Center.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit and work for extended periods of time at a computer

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• College degree with advanced degree in a biological sciences or health sciences discipline, law or business; or equivalent experience with strong emphasis in one or more of cell/gene therapy, neuroscience, oncology, or food sciences.
• Demonstrated ability and experience with interpreting and managing complex agreements.
• Licensing experience in Intellectual Property and/or knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and draft license agreements, confidentiality agreements, bailments, letter of intent and options.
• Knowledge of patent and licensing law and practices.
• Skills and ability to evaluate, market, protect and license life science and related inventions efficiently and effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• UC or other higher education experience
• Experience in a coordination or liaison role.
• Experience in a business development or licensing capacity in one or more of the following fields: cell/gene therapy, neuroscience, oncology, or food sciences.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Knowledge of sponsored research agreements and material transfer agreements.
• Written, oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prepare and effectively deliver educational presentations concerning the Technology Transfer Service’s activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to provide assistance, provide regularly scheduled summaries of activities and to respond to other requests by the Director.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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