What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Licensing Manager position at Case Western Reserve University?
A strong internal candidate has been identified.
Senior Staff position, Salary Grade 18 or above.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working independently, the senior licensing manager is responsible for managing Case Western Reserve University invention disclosures (cases) submitted by faculty, staff and students, including the identification, evaluation and disposition of such inventions; obtaining appropriate intellectual property protection; vigorously marketing technologies developed in the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences and School of Medicine, to industry; identifying and creating new start-up opportunities at the university, and drafting and negotiating complex licensing agreements with industry; identifying sources of industry research sponsorship; participating in the development of initiatives to inform and educate university faculty, staff and students about technology transfer and nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship at Case Western Reserve University. In addition, the senior licensing manager provides other education and training activities to enhance career opportunities for the office staff members and to serve as the primary liaison for the office with various research partnerships and foundations.
Essential Functions
Assess and when appropriate, commercialize Case Western Reserve University inventions across a portfolio of projects; primary activities include technology evaluation, patent filing and prosecution decisions, pre-marketing, corporate communications, and complex negotiations. Handle or manage the prompt and competent completion of analyses, evaluation, handling, disposition, and commercialization of inventions by faculty, staff, and students, including the successful licensing or optioning of intellectual property rights. Work with university-approved patent prosecution legal services to construct and efficiently manage a portfolio of patents related to university inventions; maintain a roster of patent attorneys with experience and specialties relevant to the university¿s technology transfer efforts; set patent strategies for portfolios of technologies. Structure and negotiate complex licensing agreements for commercialization of university-developed technologies. Identify and create new start-up company opportunities at the university, including selection of company management, applying for external funding, and negotiating license agreements to the new company; assist and facilitate such start-ups to the extent practical and compatible with the university¿s mission, policies, and budgets; develop exit strategies with regard to university ownership in such companies. Develop a technology specialization, becoming a technology commercialization expert in a particular technology focus area (for example, diagnostics, medical imaging, energy and materials, stem cells, drug discovery, medical devices, etc). (48%)
Serve as the commercial leader and steward of complex department-level, institutional or multi-institution programs focused on the commercialization of university intellectual assets and economic-development within regional, state, or national fields. Seek, develop, and maintain relationships with potential external licensing partners in industry, government, and the not-for-profit sectors. Identify and encourage corporate sponsorship that can help develop technologies and lead to eventual licensing partners. Foster and manage relationships, internal and external to the university relevant to disclosures and licensing. Serve as the primary liaison for the technology transfer office with various research partnerships and foundations. (27%)
Review and negotiate other non-license agreements within the office, including Confidentiality Agreements (CDA), Release Agreements, Royalty Split Agreements, Inter-institutional Agreements, Data Use Agreements, and intellectual property sections of Sponsored Research Agreements and Service Agreements. Coordinate the legal review and approval of agreements by General Counsel. (13%)
Nonessential Functions
Oversee the follow-up and collection of royalties and other payments from active licenses. Assist in developing up-to-date technology transfer databases and reports for Case Western Reserve University. Produce technology transfer education and support programs for faculty, students, and staff, including seminars, lectures, and guest teaching in university classes. Ensure faculty adherence to the university¿s Intellectual Property (IP) Policy and work to resolve unforeseen IP-related issues or disputes. Provide education and other training activities to other Technology Transfer staff that includes the administrative and paralegal members, as well as junior licensing managers and associates. (5%)
Assist the executive director with specific projects and functions as they arise. (1%)
Mentor and train other staff members in technology transfer job related tasks and skills. (1%)
Draft new and/or revised policies related to the university¿s technology transfer and new enterprise development activities. (1%)
Assist with grant writing and new enterprise development activities. (1%)
Manage relationships and review of contracts with contract research organizations. (1%)
Review IP sections of contracts from other departments around campus (Sponsored Projects, School of Medicine, MSASS, etc.) (1%) ¿ Perform additional duties as assigned. (1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact is necessary with the executive director of technology management, other senior licensing managers, licensing managers and licensing associates within the office.
University: Frequent contact is expected with faculty, students, and staff in all units of the university who are directly relevant to technology transfer activities.
External: Frequent ongoing contact with external partners in industry, government, not-for-profit sectors who are relevant to technology transfer at the university is also essential. These contacts include patent/ intellectual property attorneys, marketing consultants, persons related to actual or potential university start-up companies such as investors, candidates for positions in such start-up companies, and professional support functions such as law, accounting, real estate, or insurance.
Students: Frequent contact is expected with students who are directly relevant to technology transfer activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No direct supervisory responsibility. Coordinate and oversee, where appropriate, licensing associates, student workers or interns, and/or administrative staff.
Qualifications
Experience: 8 to 10 years¿ experience in the appropriate fields: technical sales/marketing and/or business development with company start-up experience. At least 5 years of experience in a research or university setting, working with or processing agreements including, Licenses and Options, Material Transfer Agreements and CDAs is preferred. Strong working knowledge in licensing and new company formation in a research or university setting; and of intellectual property protection methods, contract law, government laws and regulations related to technology transfer.
Education: Master¿s degree in science, business, or engineering is required.
Required Skills
Must possess excellent analytical, marketing, organizational, communications, negotiation skills, be detail-oriented, and able to manage complex and demanding relationships with tact, discretion, and good humor.
Must initial and work pro-actively independently, with minimum supervision.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the disciplines relevant to the university¿s technology transfer programs in life sciences as well as evidence of creative problem-solving, entrepreneurship, initiative, and intellectual curiosity.
Demonstrate the ability to work energetically and produce results over extended periods is essential.
Ability to meet consistent attendance.
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is based in an office environment on campus. It will require substantial moving around the university and Cleveland region, including frequent contacts with others on campus in their locations, and contacts with professionals and others in Cleveland. Travel is required
This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Senior Staff position, Salary Grade 18 or above.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working independently, the senior licensing manager is responsible for managing Case Western Reserve University invention disclosures (cases) submitted by faculty, staff and students, including the identification, evaluation and disposition of such inventions; obtaining appropriate intellectual property protection; vigorously marketing technologies developed in the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences and School of Medicine, to industry; identifying and creating new start-up opportunities at the university, and drafting and negotiating complex licensing agreements with industry; identifying sources of industry research sponsorship; participating in the development of initiatives to inform and educate university faculty, staff and students about technology transfer and nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship at Case Western Reserve University. In addition, the senior licensing manager provides other education and training activities to enhance career opportunities for the office staff members and to serve as the primary liaison for the office with various research partnerships and foundations.
Essential Functions
Assess and when appropriate, commercialize Case Western Reserve University inventions across a portfolio of projects; primary activities include technology evaluation, patent filing and prosecution decisions, pre-marketing, corporate communications, and complex negotiations. Handle or manage the prompt and competent completion of analyses, evaluation, handling, disposition, and commercialization of inventions by faculty, staff, and students, including the successful licensing or optioning of intellectual property rights. Work with university-approved patent prosecution legal services to construct and efficiently manage a portfolio of patents related to university inventions; maintain a roster of patent attorneys with experience and specialties relevant to the university¿s technology transfer efforts; set patent strategies for portfolios of technologies. Structure and negotiate complex licensing agreements for commercialization of university-developed technologies. Identify and create new start-up company opportunities at the university, including selection of company management, applying for external funding, and negotiating license agreements to the new company; assist and facilitate such start-ups to the extent practical and compatible with the university¿s mission, policies, and budgets; develop exit strategies with regard to university ownership in such companies. Develop a technology specialization, becoming a technology commercialization expert in a particular technology focus area (for example, diagnostics, medical imaging, energy and materials, stem cells, drug discovery, medical devices, etc). (48%)
Serve as the commercial leader and steward of complex department-level, institutional or multi-institution programs focused on the commercialization of university intellectual assets and economic-development within regional, state, or national fields. Seek, develop, and maintain relationships with potential external licensing partners in industry, government, and the not-for-profit sectors. Identify and encourage corporate sponsorship that can help develop technologies and lead to eventual licensing partners. Foster and manage relationships, internal and external to the university relevant to disclosures and licensing. Serve as the primary liaison for the technology transfer office with various research partnerships and foundations. (27%)
Review and negotiate other non-license agreements within the office, including Confidentiality Agreements (CDA), Release Agreements, Royalty Split Agreements, Inter-institutional Agreements, Data Use Agreements, and intellectual property sections of Sponsored Research Agreements and Service Agreements. Coordinate the legal review and approval of agreements by General Counsel. (13%)
Nonessential Functions
Oversee the follow-up and collection of royalties and other payments from active licenses. Assist in developing up-to-date technology transfer databases and reports for Case Western Reserve University. Produce technology transfer education and support programs for faculty, students, and staff, including seminars, lectures, and guest teaching in university classes. Ensure faculty adherence to the university¿s Intellectual Property (IP) Policy and work to resolve unforeseen IP-related issues or disputes. Provide education and other training activities to other Technology Transfer staff that includes the administrative and paralegal members, as well as junior licensing managers and associates. (5%)
Assist the executive director with specific projects and functions as they arise. (1%)
Mentor and train other staff members in technology transfer job related tasks and skills. (1%)
Draft new and/or revised policies related to the university¿s technology transfer and new enterprise development activities. (1%)
Assist with grant writing and new enterprise development activities. (1%)
Manage relationships and review of contracts with contract research organizations. (1%)
Review IP sections of contracts from other departments around campus (Sponsored Projects, School of Medicine, MSASS, etc.) (1%) ¿ Perform additional duties as assigned. (1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact is necessary with the executive director of technology management, other senior licensing managers, licensing managers and licensing associates within the office.
University: Frequent contact is expected with faculty, students, and staff in all units of the university who are directly relevant to technology transfer activities.
External: Frequent ongoing contact with external partners in industry, government, not-for-profit sectors who are relevant to technology transfer at the university is also essential. These contacts include patent/ intellectual property attorneys, marketing consultants, persons related to actual or potential university start-up companies such as investors, candidates for positions in such start-up companies, and professional support functions such as law, accounting, real estate, or insurance.
Students: Frequent contact is expected with students who are directly relevant to technology transfer activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No direct supervisory responsibility. Coordinate and oversee, where appropriate, licensing associates, student workers or interns, and/or administrative staff.
Qualifications
Experience: 8 to 10 years¿ experience in the appropriate fields: technical sales/marketing and/or business development with company start-up experience. At least 5 years of experience in a research or university setting, working with or processing agreements including, Licenses and Options, Material Transfer Agreements and CDAs is preferred. Strong working knowledge in licensing and new company formation in a research or university setting; and of intellectual property protection methods, contract law, government laws and regulations related to technology transfer.
Education: Master¿s degree in science, business, or engineering is required.
Required Skills
Must possess excellent analytical, marketing, organizational, communications, negotiation skills, be detail-oriented, and able to manage complex and demanding relationships with tact, discretion, and good humor.
Must initial and work pro-actively independently, with minimum supervision.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the disciplines relevant to the university¿s technology transfer programs in life sciences as well as evidence of creative problem-solving, entrepreneurship, initiative, and intellectual curiosity.
Demonstrate the ability to work energetically and produce results over extended periods is essential.
Ability to meet consistent attendance.
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is based in an office environment on campus. It will require substantial moving around the university and Cleveland region, including frequent contacts with others on campus in their locations, and contacts with professionals and others in Cleveland. Travel is required
This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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