Senior Licensing Manager

Senior Licensing Manager

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Industry Partnerships and Licensing, the Senior Licensing Manager plays a key role in supporting the commercialization of intellectual property (IP) at Howard University. The incumbent will manage a portfolio of technologies, engage with faculty and industry partners, negotiate licensing agreements, and support the strategic objectives of the Office of Technology Transfer by helping bridge research innovations with commercial opportunities.

The Senior Licensing Manager is responsible for the identification, assessment, marketing, and licensing of university?owned IP. The position requires collaboration with internal stakeholders (faculty, researchers, attorneys) and external entities (industry, startups, legal firms) to bring new inventions to market, secure licenses, and contribute to the formation of university?affiliated ventures.

Principal Accountability :

• Manage a portfolio of invention disclosures, assessing commercial potential, IP protection strategy, and licensing pathways.
• Develop marketing strategies and materials to attract potential licensees, including leveraging external platforms and industry databases.
• Conduct outreach to companies, investors, and entrepreneurs to promote Howard IP assets and negotiate licensing terms.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute license agreements, options, confidentiality agreements, and other IP-related contracts in coordination with legal counsel.
• Collaborate closely with faculty inventors to understand their technology and support their goals for commercialization.
• Track agreement performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including milestone payments and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records in the university's IP management systems.
• Contribute to the growth of the tech transfer ecosystem by mentoring junior licensing associates and participating in professional development opportunities.
• Support strategic initiatives led by the Assistant Director and Associate Director of Industry Partnerships and Licensing, including spinout development and partnership cultivation.
• Represent the office at conferences, campus innovation events, and industry engagement sessions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Pay Range : $81,818 - $90,000