Licensing Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Licensing Manager Job Category Staff & Executive

• Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department Tech Transfer / New Ventures Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Licensing Manager for the Technology Transfer New Ventures department within the Office for Research. This position serves as a licensing professional supporting all aspects of complex science and engineering license-related work and agreements in a diverse range of technologies.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Reviews new invention disclosures, discerning and articulating features affecting patentability and commercial value.

• Determines range and optimum path forward for IP protection and patent filing alternatives.

Perform technology market assessments, including competitive landscape, commercial scenarios, monetary potential.

• Prepares high‐quality written and oral presentations to Technology Transfer, faculty, licensees, and other constituents.

• Creates and manages all aspects of technology commercialization projects, including marketing material supporting licensing campaigns and commercial programs.

• Promotes HealthAdvance and TechAdvance activities when applicable.

• Engages faculty to promote Technology Transfer, identify patentable discoveries and to encourage the timely submission of invention disclosures.

• Assists and supports in the review of IP related issues of research and other contracts, as assigned.

• Works closely and interact effectively with Rutgers innovators, Technology Transfer staff, and external entities (companies, consultants), demonstrating sound technical and functional judgement, interpersonal and communications skills.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 06 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 76702.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 97086.500 Annual Maximum Salary 117471.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• MS degree in SCIENCES and/or ENGINEERING (including sciences such as life sciences, physical sciences, or engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and perform thorough tech-market and commercial assessments in broad range of technologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills mandatory.

• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with scientists and industrial researchers. Ability to develop and make coherent and compelling public presentations.

• Ability to organize and manage a high workload, multiple concurrent projects, and a wide range of technologies. Ability to function as an effective team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a scientific field or MBA.

• Broad business and scientific knowledge, education, or experience in multiple technical areas.

• Working knowledge of patents and intellectual property or experience with research commercialization/technology transfer in either academic or industrial environments.

• Ability to perform tech-market assessment of innovations (from scientific research).

• Experience in marketing and coordinate multidisciplinary collaborations.

• Hands-on science/technology licensing or management experience in academic or industrial environments.

• Proficiency in market assessment to quantify market potential of technologies.

Equipment Utilized

• Software and programs for routine office work (Excel, PPT), as well as scientific and patent literature and searches.

• Technology Transfer utilizes a specialized database to track relevant activity .

• Ability to work with such databases.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0391 Posting Open Date 02/19/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Off Campus City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a MS degree in SCIENCES and/or ENGINEERING (including sciences such as life sciences, physical sciences, or engineering) or an equivalent combination of education and related experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)