Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your

resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience

that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Director of Licensing to join our

growing office and manage a portfolio of innovations. Applicants with demonstrated interest and experience in

therapeutics and other life science innovations will be considered. This position requires extensive interaction

with faculty, students, staff, attorneys, potential licensees, early-stage investors and will report to the Director

of Therapeutics Partnerships. As part of the role you will:

• Encourage and evaluate innovation disclosures for potential for commercialization and positive
• societal impact
• Counsel UM researchers on identifying value propositions and appropriate technology development
• strategies
• Create marketing and licensing strategies that maximize technology commercialization and societal
• impact potential
• Market innovations to potential licensees
• Oversee the implementation of appropriate intellectual property strategy; and, where applicable,
• oversee the filing and management of patent applications
• Negotiate, draft, and implement license, option, non-disclosure, and other partnership agreements
• Collaborate with Ventures staff to facilitate new start-up companies; negotiate licenses with new startups
• Work with other members of the Innovation Partnerships team to further the goals and objectives of
• research commercialization at the University
• Interface with other entrepreneurship programs on campus and in the community

The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan which is consistently rated one of the top places

to live in the country. For more information, visit: https://www.visitannarbor.org. You will work as part of a team

of licensing professionals with extensive industry and professional experiences, who enjoy collaborating and

learning from one another.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan is one of the world's most powerful engines for scholarly research, service, and

impact. Sustaining and supporting the University's robust research enterprise are vital for maximizing

innovation and economic growth. As a service and resource for researchers interested in commercialization of

technologies and research discoveries, Innovation Partnerships is a unit of the Office of the Vice President for

Research that plays a central role in helping to ensure that society realizes the benefits of the research

conducted at the University of Michigan.

Innovation Partnerships enhances research discoveries to encourage licensing and broad deployment with

existing businesses and newly-formed U-M startups. Innovation Partnerships has earned a reputation for

performance among the top 10 of all universities through providing responsive, professional service to our

inventors, industry partners and ecosystem collaborators.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant discipline, J.D., MBA, or other graduate degree; at least one year experience in

academic research commercialization, a startup, venture fund, or relevant industry setting related to life

sciences; excellent interpersonal skills; written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively in

both academic and corporate cultures; ability to interact with scientists, research sponsors, industry

representatives, early-stage investors, and attorneys; ability to work independently as well as in a team

environment; ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines; interest or experience in negotiations,

contracts, and new technology commercialization; highly self-motivated professional with exceptional sales,

marketing and negotiating skills; experience or interest in evaluating the commercial potential of early stage

technology, and to effectively communicate the commercialization vision; detail oriented with ability to work on

multiple projects at the same time; knowledge of or capability to quickly learn intellectual property law and

licensing practices; high degree of energy and enthusiasm, and desire to function as an integral part of a

joyous workplace.

Desired Qualifications

Ph.D. desired; at least five years experience in successfully commercializing therapeutics technologies in an

academic technology transfer office or in industry; experience with bringing to market therapeutic innovations;

interpersonal skills; written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively in both academic and

corporate cultures; ability to interact with scientists, research sponsors, industry representatives, early-stage

investors, and attorneys; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; ability to work under

pressure with tight deadlines; business experience in negotiations, contracts, and new technology

commercialization; highly self-motivated professional with exceptional sales, marketing and negotiating skills;

experience in evaluating the commercial potential of early stage therapeutics, and to effectively communicate

the commercialization vision; detail oriented with ability to work on multiple projects at the same time;

knowledge of intellectual property law and licensing practices; high degree of energy and enthusiasm, and

desire to function as an integral part of a joyous workplace.