Licensing Manager (College Station)

Licensing Manager

The Licensing Manager, under direction, manages a comprehensive intellectual property program for the assigned Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) member. Evaluates portfolios of innovations in various stages of development, tangible research properties, and copyright materials developed within TAMUS for technical utility, commercial potential, and available protection under Federal and State statutes.

Responsibilities :

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates new disclosures for technical development, patentability, commercial potential, and practical utilities. Recommends strategies for statutory protection and best paths to market. Conducts market research, projections, and valuations of technologies.
• Contacts potential licensees and explains possible utilities and value of new innovations to entice their interest. Negotiates reasonable terms and conditions for licensing rights to use technologies with potential licensees.
• Assists Senior Managers in mentoring licensing staff on topics related to marketing activities and proposed terms for licenses / options.
• Assists faculty and researchers in disclosing novel intellectual property to TAMUS Technology Commercialization.
• Assists in the implementation of campus-wide educational programs to increase the general awareness of intellectual property issues.
• Interacts with Development Officers, Sponsored Research Services, and academic departments / Colleges as a resource for intellectual property matters. Interacts with business and investment communities to promote utilization of TAMUS innovations for economic development.

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or Life Sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Other Requirements :

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.