Stanford University
Senior Associate Director for Licensing and Strategic Transactions
Stanford University, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Senior Associate Director for Licensing and Strategic Transactions
SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) was established in 1970 to manage the intellectual property assets of Stanford University. OTL evaluates, markets, and licenses technology owned by the University. OTL's mission is to encourage effective technology transfer for the public benefit as well as generating royalty income for Stanford to benefit research and education.POSITION SUMMARY:The Office of Technology Licensing is actively seeking a highly qualified and dynamic professional to join our team as the Senior Associate Director for Licensing and Strategic Transactions. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of technology transfer and industry research transactions within Stanford university. As the Senior Associate Director, you will lead and oversee all aspects of contracting for strategic alliances and other industry research collaborations, as well as licensing transactions. Your primary responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating agreements, and developing and effectuating strategic, high visibility deals that drive innovation and enhance our institution's technological impact.CORE DUTIES:Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization.Develop and direct strategic plans for organization or program(s) managed.Ensure the effectiveness of the particular licensing unit’s organizational structure and programs.Evaluate commercial assessment of new invention disclosures.Conduct intellectual property assessment.Develop and implement licensing strategy.Manage portfolio of a large caseload of unlicensed and licensed cases.Work with the Co-Associate Director to ensure consistency across the organization.Advise Executive Director on programmatic and policy development for licensing activities.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and fifteen years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:In-depth understanding and expertise in industry research contract drafting and negotiation.Advanced knowledge of legal aspects related to intellectual property, contracts, and licensing agreements.Strong negotiation and communication skills.Leadership skills to drive collaborative efforts within cross-functional teams.The expected pay range for this position is $195,000 to $225,000 per annum.Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) was established in 1970 to manage the intellectual property assets of Stanford University. OTL evaluates, markets, and licenses technology owned by the University. OTL's mission is to encourage effective technology transfer for the public benefit as well as generating royalty income for Stanford to benefit research and education.POSITION SUMMARY:The Office of Technology Licensing is actively seeking a highly qualified and dynamic professional to join our team as the Senior Associate Director for Licensing and Strategic Transactions. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of technology transfer and industry research transactions within Stanford university. As the Senior Associate Director, you will lead and oversee all aspects of contracting for strategic alliances and other industry research collaborations, as well as licensing transactions. Your primary responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating agreements, and developing and effectuating strategic, high visibility deals that drive innovation and enhance our institution's technological impact.CORE DUTIES:Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization.Develop and direct strategic plans for organization or program(s) managed.Ensure the effectiveness of the particular licensing unit’s organizational structure and programs.Evaluate commercial assessment of new invention disclosures.Conduct intellectual property assessment.Develop and implement licensing strategy.Manage portfolio of a large caseload of unlicensed and licensed cases.Work with the Co-Associate Director to ensure consistency across the organization.Advise Executive Director on programmatic and policy development for licensing activities.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and fifteen years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:In-depth understanding and expertise in industry research contract drafting and negotiation.Advanced knowledge of legal aspects related to intellectual property, contracts, and licensing agreements.Strong negotiation and communication skills.Leadership skills to drive collaborative efforts within cross-functional teams.The expected pay range for this position is $195,000 to $225,000 per annum.Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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