Innovation Management Specialist
Innovation Management Specialist
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Job Description
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The Howard Hughes Medical Institutes Janelia Research Campus is a pioneering research center in Ashburn Virginia where scientists pursue fundamental questions in the life sciences. Our integrated teams of biologists computational scientists and tool-builders innovate research practices and technologies to solve biologys deepest mysteries. HHMI launched Janelia in 2006 establishing an intellectually enriching environment for scientists to do creative collaborative hands-on work. We share our methods results and tools with the scientific community.
About the Role:
Join the Innovation Management team at Janelia where we ensure timely broad dissemination of scientific discoveries through open science intellectual property and licensing. This role supports the documentation tracking and execution of agreements invention disclosures and IP records helping bring Janelia technologies to the public efficiently and responsibly.
What We Provide:
- Opportunity to manage impactful research outputs at a world-class scientific institute.
- Competitive compensation with 10% employer retirement contribution $10K annual education reimbursement and professional development support.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- On-site amenities including gyms dining options social spaces and shuttle transportation.
- Hybrid work schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.
What Youll Do:
- Track and manage agreements (e.g. MTAs NDAs licenses collaborations and options) and coordinate signatures and deadlines.
- Prepare MTAs and Research License Agreements.
- Maintain accurate records for invention disclosures IP filings and agreements using Sophia and internal databases.
- Coordinate with legal and finance teams on license execution compliance invoicing revenue tracking and royalty distributions.
- Prepare patent assignment documents and ensure documentation is complete and inventor signatures are secured.
- Generate reports on IP activity financials and compliance metrics.
- Provide guidance to Janelia researchers on innovation policies and procedures.
- Maintain the integrity of the Sophia database and train and assist others to use it.
- Track royalty income and determine revenue distribution.
- Track legal invoices and reimbursements from licensees and pay invoices.
- Support Director Janelia Innovations and Open Science with other administrative duties as needed.
What You Bring:
- Bachelors degree.
- 5 years in tech transfer legal support or equivalent research administration role.
- Proficiency in MS Word Excel Outlook and database platforms.
- Exceptional organizational communication and follow-through skills.
- Strong attention to detail; paralegal experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Please Note:
This job description sets forth the jobs principal duties responsibilities and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement however. Unless they begin with the word may the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission including competitive pay exceptional health benefits retirement plans time off and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
Compensation Range
$84634.37 (minimum) - $105792.96 (midpoint) - $137530.85 (maximum)Pay Type:
AnnualHHMIs salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidates education previous experiences knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal consistency when making job offers. Typically a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.
HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
