Senior Licensing Analyst

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Department Summary

The Innovation and Commercialization unit within the Division of Research & Innovation empowers researchers to transform discoveries into products services and companies. The team provides university researchers with services to support navigating the intellectual property and patent processes development of licensing agreements with strategic industry partners mentorship in creating startups and pursuing entrepreneurship and administering commercialization education programs that help forge paths from academic innovation to real-world application.

Position Overview

The Senior Licensing Analyst supports the development negotiation and management of intellectual property (IP) licensing agreements. Working under the supervision of the Director Innovation & Commercialization this role assists in evaluating and marketing technologies supporting commercialization strategies and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires expertise in negotiation and management of IP licensing agreements and portfolios and the marketing and commercialization of patented technologies to external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business science engineering law or a related field and five (5) years of professional experience in licensing technology transfer or business development; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of intellectual property concepts (patents trademarks copyrights)
* Strong analytical research and organizational skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Duties

• Serves as universitys subject matter expert in Intellectual Property (IP) management negotiation and documentation. Drafts and negotiates the terms of complex licensing agreements; and coordinates with appropriate UNT personnel and unit leadership on final execution of licensing agreements.
• Manages a portfolio of technologies including technical market and IP evaluation. Evaluates industry needs by building a network of industry contacts and collaborating with UNT researchers.
• Maintain database management of Inteum (IP management software) for inputting and tracking licensing agreements and performance milestones to ensure compliance with contracted terms.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Some evenings and weekends as required

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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