University of Connecticut · 19 hours ago
Licensing Director, Physical Sciences (University Staff Professional 1)
Storrs, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expThe University of Connecticut is seeking an energetic and experienced scientific R&D professional to join their Technology Commercialization Services. The Licensing Director, Physical Sciences will manage the evaluation, patenting, marketing, and licensing of technologies in the Physical Sciences and engineering portfolio, while providing leadership and guidance to the licensing team and supporting startup companies affiliated with the University.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Familiarize the faculty, staff, and students with technology transfer in terms of purpose, intellectual property process, and value of commercialization
Evaluate invention disclosures received in the physical sciences for patentability and market potential
Develop and execute invention-specific marketing plans, patent, and commercialization strategies to attract potential licensees
License technologies to the industry through active marketing and negotiate complex licensing deals
Meet with faculty and staff to aid in invention evaluations and to track the progress of continued research related to inventions
Participate in team-based review meetings for decisions on patenting and commercialization of inventions and present inventions for review as needed
Work with internal patent team and assist with patent prosecution for inventions
Negotiate options, licenses, letters of intent, term sheets, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, inter-institutional agreements, etc
Participate in discussions and provide advice to support decisions pertaining to the formation of university start-up companies
Establish strong relationships with relevant industry executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and researchers in Connecticut, the region, and beyond
Help develop and support programs devised to aid in the creation of startup companies by faculty and students. May have access to information used in collective bargaining
Engage in building academic-industry relationships
Work with other members of the OVPR to achieve the Office’s overall goals
Perform other related duties
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in the physical sciences, engineering, or area of discipline appropriate to the role
At least three years of direct experience in technology licensing as evidenced by negotiated contracts with major engineering and physical science companies and startup companies
Demonstrated experience with the industrial relevance of early-stage inventions
Experience with intellectual property protection and patenting; especially software-related technologies and data licensing
Experience setting priorities and working within targeted time frames
U.S. Citizenship due to access to Controlled Classified Information
Preferred
Doctoral degree in the physical sciences or engineering with some preference for those with expertise in electrical or computer science engineering
Five or more years of experience in technology licensing as evidenced by negotiated contracts with major engineering and physical science companies and startup companies
Combination of business and academic/R&D experience in engineering or physical sciences
Experience with the formation of equity-based ventures and intellectual property issues
Experience working in an academic environment and ability to interact well with faculty
Benefits
Employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn
Outstanding benefits
Company
University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is a public research university that operates multiple campuses across Connecticut.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.68MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-30Grant· $10M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-06-21Grant· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Mingyu Qiao
Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (tenure-track)
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