The Licensing Associate will manage a portfolio of technologies; they will identify, evaluate, market and license inventions and software developed by SUNY and Research Foundation faculty and staff. They will ensure such activities are being conducted under the optimal financial and legal conditions and in compliance with the SUNY patent policy and sponsor regulations.

• Organization: Stony Brook University of New York
• Title: Licensing Associate
• Salary range: $100,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience
• Work environment & Location: Stony Brook, NY, near New York City. This position may be eligible for alternative workplace arrangements/telework (50% hybrid schedule); on-site training
• Visa Sponsorship: Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, the candidate hired will need to be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other “protected individual” (as defined by 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324b(a)(3).

The successful incumbent must have a proven track record of negotiating intellectual property license agreements, other complex agreements (sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements or other complex agreements) and demonstrated experience drafting and reviewing contracts.

Specific activities include, but are not limited to, evaluating the commercial potential of inventions, preparing non-confidential material, developing and implementing marketing strategies for each technology. In addition, the incumbent will be drafting and negotiating terms of commercialization agreements and other agreements, including by not limited to options, licenses, material transfer agreements and confidentiality agreements. The incumbent may supervise interns and other junior members of the licensing team. They may occasionally need to function as an alliance manager on an adhoc basis for collaborations associated with technologies in their portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for activities associated with ensuring post agreement compliance.

The successful incumbent will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving. The successful incumbent will be a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Duties include:

• New technology evaluation (technology evaluation and characterization), including overseeing such activity of Jr. Licensing team member(s) and forming decisions regarding how to proceed with the technology
• Business development type activity (engaging with potential licensees, developing and reviewing licenses, options and term sheets, drafting and negotiating license agreements)
• Marketing and gathering KOL (Key Opinion Leader) /industry feedback on a portfolio of technologies and overseeing Jr. Licensing team members on same.
• Faculty support and education with respect to inventions, intellectual property and office policy and procedure.
• Portfolio management and post-agreement management activities
• Marketing sheet development, including overseeing Jr. Licensing Staff of the same.
• Technology portfolio support, including, but not limited to, assisting with patent prosecution and assisting with patent budget planning.
• Supporting Office of Sponsored Programs and Risk Management Functions
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required –

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Five (5) years of directly related, full-time technology transfer, technology scouting/assessment, intellectual property licensing, business development experience and/or related legal experience.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a combination of higher education and directly related, full-time technology transfer, technology scouting/assessment, intellectual property licensing, business development experience and/or related legal experience equaling five (5) years may be considered.

Preferred – 

• Masters degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in engineering, mathematics, biomedical, physics, chemistry or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience working in a University Technology Transfer Office or in a business development capacity in industry. Experience negotiating intellectual property license agreements.
• Experience successfully negotiating complex agreements (sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements, or other complex agreements). Experience drafting and reviewing contracts (confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, option agreements, license agreements or other agreements). Patent Agent. MBA or JD (foreign equivalent or higher).

Qualified for this Position?

We welcome your interest, referrals, and nominations for this position. Please send a detailed resume, a cover letter highlighting your motivation and the aspects of your experience that align with the job criteria, and a deal sheet to:

Tom Sweetman, Recruiter
Tom@gardnerisp.com
(614) 563-2389

Gardner Innovation Search Partners has been retained to manage this search. Gardner Innovation Search Partners is the top technology transfer recruiter in the world, and is committed to presenting a diverse slate of candidates who possess the skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to thrive in this role.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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