Licensing Officer, Health Sciences

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Job Title:

Licensing Officer, Health Sciences

Department:

ERIK | Technology Commercialization

Licensing Officer (“LO”), Health Sciences is responsible for identifying technologies with commercial applications, evaluating the commercial potential of technologies, identifying potential licensees, preparing non-confidential technical information for marketing purposes, developing and implementing specific marking strategies for each technology, and drafting and negotiating small- to mid-sized license and option agreements. The LO is responsible for performing own negotiations related to the Intellectual Property (IP), as well as demonstrating valuation and PI knowledge. The LO may receive some mentorship and coaching from Senior Licensing Officers or other team members to help them advance their knowledge, mastery, and independence.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field or higher.
• 4 years relevant working experience in Health Sciences field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Preliminary knowledge proficiency in health sciences licensing and intellectual property principles. Examples include licensing terms, targeted fundamentals of intellectual property, basic understanding of health sciences marketing methods, and intermediate negotiation knowledge and experience.
• Active participant in deal teams with and without being a deal lead.
• Able to provide recommendations and justifications on filing decisions with modest supervision.
• Actively lead health science marketing campaigns with moderate supervision. Independently manages a small- to mid-sized IP portfolio.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher preferred
• 4-8 years of relevant working experience.  
• Visionary and inspiring team member who is committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and high performing culture with a varied group of people representing diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds.
• Has the ability to work in a complex organization and further the goals and objectives of technology commercialization at The Ohio State University. Embraces data-driven decision-making.
• Acts with urgency in all stakeholder interactions. Is self-motivated, an effective verbal and written communicator, has executive presence and demonstrates high emotional intelligence.

A resume and cover letter are required to be submitted to be considered for this role.

Due to U.S. export control regulations governing information, technology, and facilities accessed during the performance of work, applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as “protected individuals” pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).

Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Additional Information:

Join the Technology Commercialization Office within the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community of faculty, staff, and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address big