Patent Manager

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) facilitates and oversees technology transfer to government and industry, fosters collaborative research with the private sector, and manages the Laboratory's Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio. In order to support the creation of increased transfer opportunities in complex federal and private‑sector landscapes, the Laboratory is seeking a Patent Manager to work under the mentorship and guidance of members of the TTO.

This position will be joining the IP team to facilitate the protection of Lincoln Laboratory's innovative technology assets, which serve as the foundation for technology transfers ranging from commercial licenses, collaborative research agreements, transfers for government use, open‑source releases, and more.

The Patent Manager will be responsible for technology evaluations, managing patent filing and prosecution by outside legal counsel, reviewing protection strategies for patented and patent‑pending technologies as well as for software and other technology assets and monitoring patent‑related expenditures for budget compliance. The role works closely with inventors and administrators, outside patent counsel, technology managers and licensing officers to oversee and manage the Laboratory's patent portfolio;

together with the technology management team, providing guidance to inventors during patent filing and prosecution; managing the patent docket to ensure timely responses to patent-deadlines; overseeing the financial management of the patent portfolio by monitoring patent invoicing and reimbursement.

• A patent attorney (JD) or patent agent is required
• Bachelor's Degree in a biological science, physical science, or engineering with a broad technical knowledge base. An advanced degree in law, business, engineering, or science is preferred
• 3–5 years experience in a technology transfer setting
• A significant record of successful technology transfer in areas of physical science, engineering, software, and devices
• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to intellectual properties within a research university and/or federal lab setting
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. patent, copyright, and contract law
• Experience managing a patent portfolio
• Experience reviewing patent invoices
• Knowledge of current trends in university/industry technology transfer
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast‑paced dynamic environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in an open work environment
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently within an administrative office
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Experience/knowledge of Bayh‑Dole Act
• Reporting requirements for federally funded inventions and patents

Hiring Range: $117,600 – $160,200

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT‑funded pension
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work‑life balance options
• … and much more!

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.