Assoc/Asst Director of Licensing

Job Summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Director of Software and Content Licensing and Research Partnerships to join our growing office and manage a portfolio of innovations. Applicants with demonstrated interest and experience in commercializing software and content inventions are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• At least one year experience in academic research commercialization, a startup, venture fund, or relevant industry setting
• 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

• Master's degree, MBA, J.D., or other graduate degree desired
• At least two years experience in successfully commercializing technology in an academic technology transfer office or in industry
• Experience with bringing to market particular types of scientific 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 technology, 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