Senior IP & License Compliance Specialist

Senior IP & License Compliance Specialist

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ATCC, a leading nonprofit biological resources and standards organization, is seeking a Senior IP & License Compliance Specialist to work a hybrid schedule in Gaithersburg, MD or Manassas, VA. The role is responsible for conducting reviews of licensing files to ensure compliance with regulations and process, conducting complex enforcement investigations and license-related matters, and escalating high-level concerns to Senior Management.

The Specialist supports the license enforcement process by reviewing agreements, ensuring enforcement, and investigating and facilitating the execution of Material Transfer Agreements (MTA). IP, patent, or licensing experience in life sciences is required.

Responsibilities

• License Enforcement Oversight:
  Leads investigations into complex compliance issues, conducts internal audits, and ensures adherence to licensing and IP regulations. Tracks licensee obligations, enforces MTAs, and escalates critical matters to leadership.
• Customer & Agreement Management:
  Responds to inquiries related to IP, licensing, and MTAs using databases and search tools. Drafts and negotiates licenses and other agreements, facilitates execution processes, and validates documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Licensing & Data Analysis:
  Initiates licensing negotiations, qualifies potential licensees, and ensures alignment with organizational strategy. Generates reports from multiple databases to support decision-making and monitors financial and reporting obligations tied to executed agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent.
• Experience in life sciences with a strong focus on licensing or intellectual property (IP) related practices.
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property law and various licensing frameworks.
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating license agreements.
• Familiarity with MTAs and enforcement procedures.
• Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and issue escalation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience collaborating with legal, finance, and licensing teams.

Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 annually. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.

We Invest in You

• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical coverage, paid life insurance, disability insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave; paid holidays and PTO; fitness and cell phone subsidies, Aflac, legal services, pet insurance; employee assistance program.
• Financial security: 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans; corporate bonus program.
• Mission Focused:
  Non-profit supporting life science research; mission-driven community involvement.

ATCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.