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State University of New York at Buffalo

Senior Licensing Manager - Physical Sciences

State University of New York at Buffalo, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States,


Senior Licensing Manager - Physical Sciences

UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships

(BEP) is seeking a Senior Licensing Manager – Physical Sciences to help change the world by bringing innovative new technologies to market, and to foster economic growth in the Western New York Community. You will work with diverse faculty who are conducting leading edge research to identify innovations that solve real-world problems. In this role, you will be part of the Technology Transfer team and will work with Startup Ventures and other BEP staff to develop license and startup opportunities to execute commercialization plans for your portfolio technologies.You will utilize primary and secondary research tools to prepare intellectual property and marketing opportunity assessments; make recommendations for patent filings and support patent prosecution; develop funded proof-of-concept projects to resolve business and technical risks; market technologies; negotiate license term sheets; and guide and mentor the Physical Sciences Commercialization Team, which is comprised of a Licensing Manager and a Technology Assessment Specialist. All while working with an experienced team of Technology Transfer professionals.Key responsibilities of the position include:Identify Promising UB Innovations:

Meet with faculty in assigned departments to increase awareness of the Technology Transfer office and participation in the process; identify new technologies with commercial potential and facilitate disclosures; complete intellectual property and market opportunity assessments; and, when supported, make recommendations to protect the intellectual property and pursue commercialization opportunities.Technology Marketing:

Market technology licensing opportunities to prospective licensees directly and through web and third-party channels. This activity will have you communicating with diverse corporate business and product development specialists from all over the world. While the primary goal is to find a promising licensing opportunity, you will also secure valuable feedback on the commercial potential of new technologies to further inform development plans and investment decisions.Technology Licensing:

Identify viable licensees by assessing their commercialization plans, available resources, competencies, and commitment to the technology, and negotiate licenses that maximize the commercial and public benefit of the technology.Managing Physical Science Commercialization Team:

Guide and mentor reports to successfully complete the responsibilities above.If you think like an entrepreneur and a product developer, are a collaborator and problem solver, and are mission driven and results oriented, this position may be for you. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in the physical sciences or engineering.At least 5 years of experience working in technology transfer, product development, business development or intellectual property. Requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively with faculty and colleagues.Must have the maturity and self-confidence to relate to faculty as colleagues and possess a business-like demeanor to represent the RF- SUNY when interacting with industry and other constituents.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree in science or engineering, patent law or business.Ten or more years of experience working in technology transfer, product development, business development or intellectual property. Requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience preparing patentability assessments and strong understanding of patent prosecution.Experience drafting and negotiating license term sheets and other various technology transfer related agreements.Experience working in a technology transfer database, Salesforce or equivalent.Experience managing and/or leading at least one direct report.Salary Range:

$100,000 - $125,000As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

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