Licensing Manager, Science & Engineering

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Licensing Manager, Science & Engineering
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, Science & Engineering 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: 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. Performs 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 interacts 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 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 is a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Office environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0392
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

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