Senior Licensing Associate

* Establish strong rapport with faculty and other research staff; work with team members to provide effective and efficient services to faculty while maximizing IP and commercialization opportunities for the University;
* Lead engagement efforts with faculty to identify promising technologies and facilitate new sponsored research and licensing opportunities;
* Evaluate invention disclosures for patentability and commercialization potential;
* Maximize the commercial potential of technologies by developing a commercialization plan including conducting market research, authoring and publishing marketing materials, and identifying potential licensees;
* Assist in structuring license deals and drafting and negotiating term sheets and license agreements;
* Manage assigned intellectual property portfolio including managing IP protection for inventions in various stages of development; work with patent counsel to coordinate patent filings and prosecution matters.
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* Required Qualifications:

** Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, physical sciences, or related technical field and five (5) years of related professional experience; OR a Master’s Degree in engineering, computer science, physical sciences, or a closely related technical field and three (3) years of related professional experience.
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Experience:

** Experience in university technology transfer, intellectual property management, research commercialization, industry R&D, technical business development or a related field.
* PhD, in engineering, physical sciences or life/biological sciences.
* Ability to assess the potential of a nascent technology for commercial applications including startup opportunities and strategic partnerships.
* Demonstrated ability to develop marketing materials and to implement marketing strategies suitable for a given technology.
* Demonstrated proficiency in identifying potential industry partners and negotiating and closing licenses.
* Exceptional customer service mindset and approach that engenders confidence and trust among faculty and industry partners.
* Ability to function as a member of a diverse team including sponsored projects office, legal counsel, and economic development entities.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritize and manage a diverse technology/IP portfolio.
* Registered Technology Transfer Professional
* Patent agent registration with USPTO
* Health insurance options including dental and vision
- * Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance –

* E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
* Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders
* supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
* Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
* No state income tax!

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