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University of Pittsburgh · 3 weeks ago

Licensing Associate

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified Licensing Associate to manage a portfolio of intellectual property cases. The role involves developing and overseeing licensing opportunities, negotiating agreements, and executing commercialization strategies for inventions in the life sciences domain.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops and oversees licensing opportunities for University intellectual property, including patents, copyrights and other intellectual property

Manages a portfolio of intellectual property cases, including evaluating inventions for marketability and patentability; developing and executing commercialization strategies for inventions; and actively marketing discoveries to industry partners

Researches, analyzes, identifies, and qualifies potential new University licensing opportunities. Negotiates license, option, and other industry-sponsored commercial agreements. Ensures agreement compliance

Conducts portfolio reviews. Reviews and monitors legal costs associated with licensing relating to portfolio management

Maintains accurate files/records and databases for licensing agreements. Prepares reports as needed

Management of Patent Prosecution in connection with outside counsel, and responsibility for making Patent Maintenance decisions in coordination with inventors, licensees, and other groups within the organization

Qualification

Intellectual property managementLicensing negotiationCommercialization strategiesLife sciences knowledgeComputer skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Strong computer skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

No experience required

Preferred

Working knowledge of software and copyrights

Experience in life sciences (i.e. molecular biology, cellular biology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, neuroscience, biology, chemistry)

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees