Licensing Associate

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations of the commercial licensing program to generate revenue that meets or exceeds targets.
• Affirm efficient and cost-effective management of deal flow and assist with the contract enforcement program.
• Prioritize out-license opportunities according to the licensing strategy and work with business units to identify potential in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate licensing and other collaborative agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational guidelines.
• Track the licensing process from initial contact through execution, accurately input data in the licensing database, and provide regular metrics updates and reports to Senior Management.
• Conduct research to identify opportunities and qualify potential licensees, ensuring IP usage aligns with organizational messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years' experience or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated negotiation and legal agreement drafting skills.
• Scientific degree or prior experience in life science industry highly preferred.
• A combination of licensing & life science experience is ideal.
• Ability to multi-task and exercise sound judgment; enhanced critical thinking to creatively negotiate and close deals.
• Self-starter, self-motivated and takes initiative; strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; able to work independently or collaboratively with all levels of staff, external partners and licensing professionals to resolve problems to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving and results.
• Attentive to detail with a high level of accuracy; exercise sound judgment and strong project management skills.
• Adaptable; be able to shift priorities and focus as departmental and/or business demands change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent listening skills to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively.

Benefits

• Target salary: $75,000 annually.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave.
• Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO.
• Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling.
• Financial security: 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans.
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards.
• Corporate bonus program.
• Mission Focused: Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research; we give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives; contribute to community involvement and social responsibility.