Technology Licensing OfficerTT
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Title: Technology Licensing Officer
Position Numbers:TT
Hiring Unit: VP Research and Innovation Office of Innovation and Commercialization Office of Technology Transfer
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: October 7 2024
Closing Date: Continuous until filled.
Band: A/B
Salary :salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: We are filling two positions at either Band A or Band B depending upon qualifications. Applicants will automatically be considered for both positions. Temporary positions are annually renewable every July 1 contingent upon performance and availability of funds. These are not remote positions.
Band B Duties and Responsibilities
(NOTE: **denotes Essential Functions)- **Engages supports and builds relationships with UH faculty researchers staff and students to encourage participation in commercialization activities and programs including individual and unitbased outreach activities.
- **Evaluates disclosed UH innovations for technology readiness commercial potential and protectability under statutory mechanisms (patents copyrights trademarks).
- **Formulates Innovation Development Roadmaps (IDRs) for UH innovation and coordinates internal and external resources and stakeholders to progress along IDRs via IP protection development partner identification partnership agreement negotiation and maintenance and other mechanisms.
- **Formulates implements and manages intellectual property (IP) protection with internal staff and external counsel.
- **Identifies potential development partners for UH innovations prepares technology marketing materials engages with passive and active marketing communication channels and initiates partnership discussions.
- **Negotiates and drafts agreements for UH innovations including letter agreements interinstitutional agreements option and license agreements.
- **Acts as liaison to development partners in active relationships with UH.
- **Assists with reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- **Provides information and assistance to UH faculty researchers staff and students regarding UH IP policies IPrelated federal regulations and policies and OIC processes services and programs.
- **Maintains business records and work products in repositories and databases.
- **Participates in teambased workflow processes for situational awareness decisionmaking and crosstraining.
- **Assists UH units in reviewing IPrelated terms in agreements including sponsored research agreements and conflict of interest processes.
- Prepares and presents informational content promoting OIC services and programs and assists with and attends OIC events.
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in science computer science data science engineering or related field and three 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for technology transfer technology licensing business development agreement negotiations commercial assessment product development commercialization or research in science computer science data science or engineering; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
- Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of technology transfer technology commercialization or intellectual property as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
- Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with technology transfer technology commercialization or intellectual property.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer apply word processing software and relational databases.
- If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
- Ability to understand new technologies and innovations at the conceptual level to envision potential commercial uses and appreciate any competitive advantages over existing technologies or solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and complete tasks on time and with attention to detail.
- Must be a U.S. Person i.e. any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence or any individual who is granted status as a protected person under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3.
- Masters or Ph.D. degree in engineering computer science physical science or life sciences.
- Possess three 3 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for technology transfer technology licensing business development agreement negotiations commercial assessment product development or commercialization.
- Experience in marketing IP assets and negotiating license agreements.
- Knowledge of all types of IP including patents copyrights and trademarks.
- Knowledge of UH State of Hawaii and United States government policies and procedures.
- Ability to analyze understand and draft contractual agreements.
- Experience working with faculty researchers and students in academic settings.
(NOTE: **denotes Essential Functions)- **Engages supports and builds relationships with UH faculty researchers staff and students to encourage participation in commercialization activities and programs including individual and unitbased outreach activities.
- **Evaluates disclosed UH innovations for technology readiness commercial potential and protectability under statutory mechanisms (patents copyrights trademarks).
- **Assists with formulatingInnovation Development Roadmaps (IDRs) for UH innovation and coordinates internal and external resources and stakeholders to progress along IDRs via IP protection development partner identification partnership agreement negotiation and maintenance and other mechanisms.
- **Assists with formulating implementing and managing intellectual property (IP) protection with internal staff and external counsel.
- **Identifies potential development partners for UH innovations prepares technology marketing materials engages with passive and active marketing communication channels and initiates partnership discussions.
- **Assists with negotiatingand drafting agreements for UH innovations including letter agreements interinstitutional agreements option and license agreements.
- **To build relationships with development partners in active relationships with UH.
- **Assists with reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- **Provides information and assistance to UH faculty researchers staff and students regarding UH IP policies IPrelated federal regulations and policies and OIC processes services and programs.
- **Maintains business records and work products in repositories and databases.
- **Participates in teambased workflow processes for situational awareness decisionmaking and crosstraining.
- **Assists UH units in reviewing IPrelated terms in agreements including sponsored research agreements and conflict of interest processes.
- Prepares and presents informational content promoting OIC services and programs and assists with and attends OIC events.
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in science computer science data science engineering or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for technology transfer technology licensing business development agreement negotiations commercial assessment product development commercialization or research in science computer science data science or engineering; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
- Functional knowledge and understanding of principles theories federal and state laws rules regulations and systems associated with technology transfer technology commercialization or intellectual property
- Demonstrated ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of transfer technology.
- Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer apply word processing software and relational databases.
- Ability to understand new technologies and innovations at the conceptual level to envision potential commercial uses and appreciate any competitive advantages over existing technologies or solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and complete tasks on time and with attention to detail.
- Must be a U.S. Person i.e. any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence or any individual who is granted status as a protected person under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3.
- Masters or Ph.D. degree in engineering computer science physical science or life sciences.
- Possess one 1 or more year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for technology transfer technology licensing business development agreement negotiations commercial assessment product development commercialization or research in science computer science data science or engineering.
- Experience in marketing IP assets and negotiating license agreements.
- Knowledge of all types of IP including patents copyrights and trademarks.
- Knowledge of UH State of Hawaii and United States government policies and procedures.
- Ability to analyze understand and draft contractual agreements.
- Experience working with faculty researchers and students in academic settings.
To Apply:
Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload required documents. Required documents include: 1 cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; 2 resume; 3 the names and contact information of at least three professional references; and 4 transcripts showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. NOTE: Please create a new account if this is your first time applying for a position using NEOGOV.
Inquiries:James Deane Director of Office of Innovation and Commercialization;
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
