37081BR

Extended Job Title:

Licensing Associate

Position Description:

Identifies technologies with commercial applications; evaluates the commercial potential of inventions; identifies potential licensees; prepares non-confidential, technical information for marketing purposes; develops and implements specific marketing strategies for each technology; drafts and negotiates license agreements and other types of agreements including material transfer, collaboration, inter-institutional and nondisclosure agreements.

Requisition ID:

37081BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Engage and educate faculty about Intellectual Property through participation in meetings, seminars, and training sessions. 10%

• Maximize the number of invention disclosures filed with the ORC through investigation of current research programs to discover patentable subject matter, engagement with researchers and students, and outreach to make researchers aware of our office. 20%

• Be responsible for the case management of invention disclosures in assigned areas, working with faculty to identify, evaluate, protect, market and license University technologies. Maintain good communications with researchers at all steps in the process. 20%

• Develop and implement a commercialization strategy for active technologies in the portfolio and market the technologies to create leads with potential license partners. Attend conferences to present technologies to potential industry partners. Use the information gained in this process to guide faculty in future research efforts and to help make sound decisions on future patent filings. 20%

• Draft and negotiate the terms of option and license agreements for System technologies in the portfolio, including setting fees, royalty structures, and milestones events and payments. Also create and manage other agreements including NDAs and IIAs. 10%

• Support/mentor university start-up companies through the technology licensing process. Work with the Innovation Hub teams to help them understand the patenting and licensing processes. 10%

• Assist the Managing Director Licensing in the enforcement of operating policies and developing new policies where needed. 5%

• Assist the Managing Director in patent portfolio prosecution and maintenance matters where needed. 5%

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Possible degrees: Ph.D, M.B.A., J.D., M.S., B.S., B.A. Preferred years of experience: 2-5.

Department:

Research Commercialization

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Business Professionals

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years related experience.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

The Texas Tech University Office of Research Commercialization works with researchers and business partners to translate research discoveries into commercial applications and successfully bring them to the marketplace. As part of the innovation ecosystem, it is the responsibility of the ORC to identify, protect, market and license the intellectual property created by faculty, staff and students in the Texas Tech University System, as well as promote entrepreneurship, start-up ventures and economic development for the West Texas community.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.