General Information
Job Description | IP OFCR 3 | Working Title | Senior Licensing Officer |
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Job Code | 000338 | Grade | 26 |
Department Name | Technology Partnerships - D01278 | Department Head | Rosibel Ochoa |
Supervisor | Brian Suh | Effective Date | 01/03/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced intellectual property/technology licensing/transfer professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organization policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. |
Department Custom Scope
The Senior Licensing Officer will primarily be responsible for managing the commercialization of the agriculture technology intellectual property (IP) portfolio, but may also include other technology areas such as clean energy & fuels, clean transportation & infrastructure, natural resource management, food security, health & health disparity, as required. The Senior Licensing Officer will focus on research, assessment, and marketing of UCR IP, negotiating complex technology transfer agreements, monitoring licensee performance and obligations, and engagement with faculty and students to support technology transfer and entrepreneurial activities on campus and commercialization of their inventions. The incumbent is expected to interact with internal and external stakeholders, including others on the Technology Commercialization and Technology Partnerships team, UCR faculty and students, entrepreneurs, and industry partners. The Senior Licensing Officer should be an experienced, customer-service oriented professional in technology transfer with the ability to communicate effectively and plan, organize, and prioritize assignments and work independently to complete assignments. This position will report to the Director of Technology Commercialization as part of the Office of Technology Partnerships within Research and Economic Development at the University of California, Riverside. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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Bachelor's degree in related area. | Required |
Advanced degree. | Preferred |
Advanced degree in Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology, or similar fields. | Preferred |
MBA and/or JD. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
Experience | Requirement |
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Experience in business development or sales related to commercialization of agriculture biotech technologies or products. | Preferred |
4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
Experience in an entrepreneurial or startup environment. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
Certification | Requirement |
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Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) or Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP). | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
Description | % Time |
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Applies intellectual property/technology licensing/transfer concepts to evaluate complex commercial potential, formulating complex licensing strategy, negotiating and drafting complex agreements, and executing limited agreements for a substantial portfolio of complex inventions.
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30 |
Markets new technology to potential industrial partners.
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20 |
Evaluates complex potential licensees and development teams to evolve licensing strategies considering the market data, interest and longer term public benefit.
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15 |
Assures licensee meets all licensing obligations and intervenes or initiates action when commitments are not met.
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15 |
Coordinates with researchers on commercialization strategy.
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10 |
Conducts training with faculty regarding intellectual property/technology transfer policies and procedures. | 5 |
Advises on patentability of institution's inventions.
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5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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Thorough knowledge of and application of standard principles, theories, and concepts and techniques such as laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to the protection and management of intellectual property, university technology transfer, and general scientific and/or technical skills in subject matter area. | Required |
Ability to market technology to industrial partners; knowledge of contracts and grants. | Required |
Ability to perform market research and business analysis. Ability to develop strategies for the evaluation, prosecution, marketing, commercialization, and ongoing management of intellectual property and license agreements. | Required |
Solid communicator: includes verbal and written communications, active listening, critical thinking, and persuasiveness. | Required |
Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service oriented individual who will be responsive to the needs of faculty, students, staff, entrepreneurs, and industry partners. | Required |
Demonstrated energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to make and utilize new contacts. | Required |
Precise attention to detail, well organized, follow-through to conclusion of actions, with ability to identify errors, offer resolution, and to meet strict deadlines. | Required |
Demonstrated record as a team player within a diverse environment. Self-starter with strong work ethic who can work well with others. | Required |
Self-starter with strong work ethic who can work well with others. | Required |
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments and work independently to complete assignments, responding appropriately to competing requirements and changing priorities. | Required |
Demonstrated knowledge of intellectual property management and patent (U.S. and foreign, including PCT) prosecution procedures, timelines, laws and regulations. | Required |
Knowledge of plant breeding, plant genetics, plant biology, plant pathology, and similar. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition | Requirement |
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Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Preferred |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
Is Critical Position: Yes |