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Johns Hopkins University Technology Licensing Associate in Baltimore, Maryland
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) supports the commercialization of university technology through technology licensing, the development of corporate research collaborations, and venture creation.
We are seeking a Technology Licensing Associate that will manage a docket of technologies. Responsibilities include building faculty relationships, performing technology assessments, marketing, sales and licensing.
This position reports to a Director of Licensing, Sr. Licensing Associate or designee.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with faculty.
Builds industry relations with companies with the intention of creating collaborations and licenses for JHU technologies.
Reviews invention disclosures to identify commercial product scenarios and their unique features and benefits.
Evaluates the market potential of inventions, including market size and dynamics, the market need addressed by the invention, its competitive position and barriers to entering the marketplace.
Determines an invention’s current stage of development and its future development path.
Recommends a technology transfer path for new inventions (e.g., patent, waive rights, assign rights to inventors).
Collaborates with the IP Management Group, Inventor and IP counsel to develop IP protection strategy.
Engages with companies to determine their needs. Communicates findings to faculty to help them understand where their research fits with these identified needs.
Performs targeted marketing/sales to companies; qualifies potential licensing opportunities.
Drafts and negotiates licenses and other related contracts, such as option agreements, stock purchase agreements and collaboration agreements.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Able to understand complex technologies.
Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
Sensitive to faculty needs and work in accordance with university wide policies.
Outstanding work ethic and desire and ability to work in fast-paced high-expectation environment.
Minimum Qualifications
An advanced Degree in Science, Business or Law is required.
One year of related licensing and technology transfer experience required.
This position does not allow for education or experience substitutions.
Preferred Qualifications
U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident required due to Federal Export Controls.
PhD, or combination of degree in science with an MBA or JD, strongly preferred.
Additional experience beyond one year, and CLP designation is strongly preferred.
Classified Title: Technology Licensing Associate
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $72,600-$127,000 Annually ($120,000 targeted, Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.