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Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Licensing Manager
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
Tech Transfer / New Ventures
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Licensing Manager for the Technology Transfer New Ventures department within the Office for Research. This position serves as a licensing professional supporting all aspects of complex science and engineering license-related work and agreements in a diverse range of technologies.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Reviews new invention disclosures, discerning and articulating features affecting patentability and commercial value.
- Determines range and optimum path forward for IP protection and patent filing alternatives.
Perform technology market assessments, including competitive landscape, commercial scenarios, monetary potential. - Prepares high‐quality written and oral presentations to Technology Transfer, faculty, licensees, and other constituents.
- Creates and manages all aspects of technology commercialization projects, including marketing material supporting licensing campaigns and commercial programs.
- Promotes HealthAdvance and TechAdvance activities when applicable.
- Engages faculty to promote Technology Transfer, identify patentable discoveries and to encourage the timely submission of invention disclosures.
- Assists and supports in the review of IP related issues of research and other contracts, as assigned.
- Works closely and interact effectively with Rutgers innovators, Technology Transfer staff, and external entities (companies, consultants), demonstrating sound technical and functional judgement, interpersonal and communications skills.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
76702.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
97086.500
Annual Maximum Salary
117471.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- MS degree in SCIENCES and/or ENGINEERING (including sciences such as life sciences, physical sciences, or engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and perform thorough tech-market and commercial assessments in broad range of technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills mandatory.
- Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with scientists and industrial researchers. Ability to develop and make coherent and compelling public presentations.
- Ability to organize and manage a high workload, multiple concurrent projects, and a wide range of technologies. Ability to function as an effective team player.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a scientific field or MBA.
- Broad business and scientific knowledge, education, or experience in multiple technical areas.
- Working knowledge of patents and intellectual property or experience with research commercialization/technology transfer in either academic or industrial environments.
- Ability to perform tech-market assessment of innovations (from scientific research).
- Experience in marketing and coordinate multidisciplinary collaborations.
- Hands-on science/technology licensing or management experience in academic or industrial environments.
- Proficiency in market assessment to quantify market potential of technologies.
Equipment Utilized
- Software and programs for routine office work (Excel, PPT), as well as scientific and patent literature and searches.
- Technology Transfer utilizes a specialized database to track relevant activity .
- Ability to work with such databases.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Office environment.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST0391
Posting Open Date
02/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Off Campus
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
