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Technology Licensing

The Technology Licensing Specialist is responsible for managing portfolios of new university technologies and inventions; identifies new technologies and commercialization opportunities; evaluates commercial potential; develops marketing strategies to companies; drafts and negotiates licenses and other types of agreements, including material transfer, collaboration, and nondisclosure agreements; and interprets university intellectual property policies.

• Assess and evaluate new technologies and disclosures to determine and increase commercial potential; prioritize licensing and patent activities
• Determine and implement patent strategy for new invention disclosures including selecting legal counsel, reviewing patent applications, interviewing inventors, reviewing prosecution documents, and assisting in making decisions with legal counsel
• Prepare technical abstracts related to marketing documents; perform and initiate technical background and commercial market research; perform technical, legal, and commercial assessment of new technologies
• Market University technologies/ inventions to companies in order to generate opportunities and reach unit goals
• Draft and negotiate terms of all major and minor agreements with companies including option, license, and equity-based agreements; monitor and maintain existing agreements
• Provide faculty and staff with intellectual property information including information on invention disclosure, technology transfer, patenting, and licensing
• Facilitate and participate in Patent Review Committee on patenting decisions
• Engage in activities that promote or develop and enhance the formation of startup companies from Penn State technologies; provide guidance and planning on developing technologies concerning commercial success May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00