What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Manager/Senior Licensing Manager position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Summary
Job Summary
Venture Partners CU Boulder is excited to announce an opening for a collaborative team member with a passion for innovation! The Licensing Manager/Senior Licensing Manager is responsible for managing innovations and their intellectual property (IP) from world-leading scientists and engineers, and is a central figure in the CU Boulder entrepreneurial ecosystem. The contributions of the Licensing Manager/Senior Licensing Manager are integral to Venture Partners’ mission to translate research innovation into positive social and economic impact.
This role catalyzes the commercialization of research innovations. To promote successful commercialization, we are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial approach and skills to guide the inventors through entrepreneur education and funding resources, as well as building a startup or industry partnerships. This role requires the confidence and interpersonal skills necessary to connect with senior level faculty, administration, and industry partner executives, and the ability to build relationships within the campus and ecosystem.
This position uses best practices to ensure IP strategy and related transactions meet high-quality professional criteria, including all pertinent policies, regulations, and laws associated with the management of IP. This role reports to the Senior Director at Venture Partners.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
As one of 40 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), our goal at CU Boulder is to directly benefit the world through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world. CU Boulder aspires to be a top university for innovation.
Venture Partners at CU Boulder is a key catalyst for innovation. Venture Partners’ mission is to translate breakthrough inventions from the University to society. Our work is exciting, fast-paced, and multidisciplinary, bringing together the domains of business, science, and law. We work with university researchers and external business partners to commercialize new products and form new startup companies. CU Boulder is consistently among the top US universities for translating research innovations into new startup companies.
CU Boulder is situated in one of the most innovative communities in the country. Boulder has been ranked by Forbes as the best city in America in which to start a business, and as the top city in America by Bloomberg’s Brain Concentration Index.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .
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Be diverse. Be inspired. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Licensing Manager
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Please apply by 4/22/25 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Job Summary
Venture Partners CU Boulder is excited to announce an opening for a collaborative team member with a passion for innovation! The Licensing Manager/Senior Licensing Manager is responsible for managing innovations and their intellectual property (IP) from world-leading scientists and engineers, and is a central figure in the CU Boulder entrepreneurial ecosystem. The contributions of the Licensing Manager/Senior Licensing Manager are integral to Venture Partners’ mission to translate research innovation into positive social and economic impact.
This role catalyzes the commercialization of research innovations. To promote successful commercialization, we are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial approach and skills to guide the inventors through entrepreneur education and funding resources, as well as building a startup or industry partnerships. This role requires the confidence and interpersonal skills necessary to connect with senior level faculty, administration, and industry partner executives, and the ability to build relationships within the campus and ecosystem.
This position uses best practices to ensure IP strategy and related transactions meet high-quality professional criteria, including all pertinent policies, regulations, and laws associated with the management of IP. This role reports to the Senior Director at Venture Partners.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
As one of 40 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), our goal at CU Boulder is to directly benefit the world through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world. CU Boulder aspires to be a top university for innovation.
Venture Partners at CU Boulder is a key catalyst for innovation. Venture Partners’ mission is to translate breakthrough inventions from the University to society. Our work is exciting, fast-paced, and multidisciplinary, bringing together the domains of business, science, and law. We work with university researchers and external business partners to commercialize new products and form new startup companies. CU Boulder is consistently among the top US universities for translating research innovations into new startup companies.
CU Boulder is situated in one of the most innovative communities in the country. Boulder has been ranked by Forbes as the best city in America in which to start a business, and as the top city in America by Bloomberg’s Brain Concentration Index.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Manage a portfolio of inventions in various areas of chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science and related physical sciences.
- Build positive relationships with faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral inventors.
- Solicit and assess early inventions, including analysis of the potential value proposition, intellectual property (IP), and technology readiness.
- Implement IP strategies for the protection, prosecution, and enforcement of patent and other IP rights within a portfolio.
- Liaise with and advise the CU Boulder contracts and grants unit to ensure IP strategies align with IP terms in sponsored research contracts.
- Interface closely with Venture Partners’ team members and resources for advancing innovations.
- Prioritize portfolio assets and make optimal referrals to resources for inventor education, mentorship, funding, licensee identification, and startup formation.
- Provide portfolio expertise for ecosystem partners such as accelerators, incubators, and investors.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of IP agreements, including options, licenses, and joint-owner management plans.
- This position offers a hybrid work modality with a minimum of 2-3 days per week on-site in Boulder.
- The hiring range for this position is $90,000-$120,000.
- Relocation is available for eligible candidates.
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .
Be Statements
Be diverse. Be inspired. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Licensing Manager
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or related physical sciences from an accredited institution.
- 3 years of experience in technology and IP management, licensing and/or innovation commercialization roles.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or related physical sciences from an accredited institution.
- 5 years of experience in technology and IP management, licensing and/or innovation commercialization roles.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
- A creative and entrepreneurial approach.
- Ability to identify the needs of early-stage innovations, and the tenacity to pursue the right connections for those needs.
- Outstanding professionalism, communication, and relational maturity in all interactions with faculty and business leaders.
- An ability to thrive within a team matrix.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail to support a large portfolio and high deal volume.
- Positive demeanor with the ability to adapt to new situations.
- Collaborative and problem-solving approach.
- Ability to work well with faculty, staff and students from around the world.
- A graduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related physical sciences, or a combination of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and an advanced professional degree, such as an MBA or JD.
- 5 years of experience in the commercialization of deep tech innovation that included management of a large portfolio of inventions and patents.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the negotiation and execution of IP agreements.
- Startup or other entrepreneurial experience and/or corporate experience.
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
Please apply by 4/22/25 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
