Sr Licensing Associate - Office of Technology Transfer
6670 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030
- Job Ref:
- 66352
- Talent Area:
- Finance and Legal
- Job Shift:
- 1st - Day
- Job Type:
- Full-Time
- Posted Date:
- Feb. 7, 2025
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Licensing Associate is responsible for assisting the Director to the Office of Technology Transfer so as to identify, manage, and commercialize the intellectual property developed at Houston Methodist system. This includes: engaging in complex negotiations and fostering, developing, and growing strategic partnerships with continuing collaborations that enhance HMH research competencies, reputation and economic impact.
Requirements:
- Establish and maintain robust working relationships with key stakeholders including faculty and scientists.
- Communicate regularly on behalf of the department to ensure the smooth transfer of information to relevant stakeholders in order to facilitate the business of the department.
- Interact with all levels of personnel throughout HMH campuses, as well as outside organizations.
- Create, review and negotiate agreements which may include Material Transfer Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements with third parties in conjunction with legal Services.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Review and evaluate invention disclosures including performing background scientific patent literature searches and assessing the scientific merit, patentability and commercial potential of inventions.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure the reporting on invention disclosures, patent prosecution and commercialization to funding sources including federal reporting through iEdison, CPRIT, and corporate clients, as required.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Market HMH technology focusing on the analysis and evaluation of market opportunities, prepare market and promotional materials for business and internal audiences, identify marketing targets--collect, organize and present market information internally to target potential clients and provide further information to interested parties as necessary.
- Commercialize HMH intellectual property, including identification of potential licensees, and the maintenance and auditing of ongoing commercial relationships.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist or lead, as necessary, the engagement of industry partners about potential licensing agreements by fostering, developing and growing strategic partnerships and collaborations.
- Interact with industry on a regular basis to expand HMH networks, keep abreast of market/technology trends and associated business opportunities that are relevant for HMH in order to achieve strategic, mid and long rang research and business goals.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical engineering or in a life sciences related discipline or additional four years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of a degree
- Masters degree or PhD preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 3 Years of relevant experience in business negotiation and intellectual property management
- 3-5 years industry experience in life science, engineering, or technology fields, preferred
- Business development, financial modeling, and marketing experience, preferred
- N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Sufficient scientific background to understand complex scientific concepts and translate them into business terms
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to work successfully in a team/group setting as well as self-motivated to complete projects with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with INTEUM
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs No
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care.
Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs.
Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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