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University of California Irvine

Senior Licensing Officer- Life Sciences


Updated: Oct 27, 2023
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Research Translation Group



Job Opening ID: 61085

Reports To: Director, Research Translation Group

Working Title: Senior Licensing Officer

Department: Research Translation Group

Bargaining Unit: 99

FLSA: Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 000338

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F, hybrid

Employee Class: Career

Position Summary:

The Research Translation Group within UCI Beall Applied Innovation manages all UCI-owned IP, including drafting and negotiating agreements (from non-disclosure agreements to exclusive licenses) and coordinating the support structure necessary for the commercial success of UCI's research results, discoveries, and inventions. UCI Beall Applied Innovation's (BAI) engages its collaborative teams, including the Research Translation Group (traditional technology transfer office), Industry Sponsored Research Group, Enterprise Collaboration Group, and New Ventures Group, with the responsibility of enabling industry access to UCI-developed knowledge and research results, for the public benefit and improving lives. UCI Beall Applied Innovation staff actively partners with the UCI researcher community and industry to facilitate the movement of UCI-developed knowledge and discoveries into products and services. The three top-level aims driving the objectives and activity of the UCI BAI staff members are to cultivate a Use-inspired Research Culture, incorporate Actionable Market and Business Intelligence in decision-making, ensure Cadence of Business & apply Deal-Making Expertise for business transactions.

The Senior Licensing Officer will be critical in cultivating, managing, and stewarding the commercialization of UCI's life sciences technology and research portfolio. The life sciences portfolio includes university-developed research, discoveries, and inventions at various stages of development, from conception to commercialization. The successful incumbent will develop and manage strong relationships with faculty and industry partners. This person will apply a blend of technical, business, legal, and entrepreneurial knowledge to successfully manage UCI's intellectual property, including developing and implementing specific marketing strategies for each technology.

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

$111,200.00 - $215,000.00 (Annual Salary)

Department Website:

https://innovation.uci.edu/research-translation-group/

Required:

• 4+ years of independent licensing experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell and/or gene therapy, and/or diagnostic sectors or commensurate combination of relevant degrees and experience in academic and industry settings.
• Advanced degree Ph.D., MBA and/or J.D required Bachelor's degree in life sciences
• Proven ability to review and evaluate inventions for patentability (including prior art and freedom to operate).
• Knowledge of product development in the life science area.
• Experience with start-ups, especially legal aspects.
• Demonstrated success in negotiation, deal structuring, and closing. Demonstrated ability to independently manage and solve problems in challenging situations with limited supervision.
• Be comfortable with ambiguity and organizational change in continually evolving processes and systems.
• Significant experience and dependable ability in marketing new technologies to industrial partners; ability to perform market research and business analysis and guide strategic marketing efforts.
• Thorough knowledge of and application of standard principles, practices, laws, and regulations pertaining to the protection and management of intellectual property, university technology transfer, and general scientific and/or technical skills in subject matter areas.
• Demonstrated curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize diverse and time-sensitive tasks.

Preferred:

• Prior experience interacting with venture capitalists and angel investors is a plus.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu

Job Opening ID: 61085Reports To: Director, Research Translation GroupWorking Title: Senior Licensing OfficerDepartment: Research Translation GroupBargaining Unit: 99FLSA: ExemptPayroll Job Code: 000338Job Location: UCI Campus- IrvinePercent of Time: 100%Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F, hybridEmployee Class: CareerPosition Summary: The Research Translation Group within UCI Beall Applied Innovation manages all UCI-owned IP, including drafting and negotiating agreements (from non-disclosure agreements to exclusive licenses) and coordinating the support structure necessary for the commercial success of UCI's research results, discoveries, and inventions. UCI Beall Applied Innovation's (BAI) engages its collaborative teams, including the Research Translation Group (traditional technology transfer office), Industry Sponsored Research Group, Enterprise Collaboration Group, and New Ventures Group, with the responsibility of enabling industry access to UCI-developed knowledge and research results, for the public benefit and improving lives. UCI Beall Applied Innovation staff actively partners with the UCI researcher community and industry to facilitate the movement of UCI-developed knowledge and discoveries into products and services. The three top-level aims driving the objectives and activity of the UCI BAI staff members are to cultivate a Use-inspired Research Culture, incorporate Actionable Market and Business Intelligence in decision-making, ensure Cadence of Business & apply Deal-Making Expertise for business transactions. The Senior Licensing Officer will be critical in cultivating, managing, and stewarding the commercialization of UCI's life sciences technology and research portfolio. The life sciences portfolio includes university-developed research, discoveries, and inventions at various stages of development, from conception to commercialization. The successful incumbent will develop and manage strong relationships with faculty and industry partners. This person will apply a blend of technical, business, legal, and entrepreneurial knowledge to successfully manage UCI's intellectual property, including developing and implementing specific marketing strategies for each technology.Total Compensation: $111,200.00 - $215,000.00 (Annual Salary)Department Website: Required:Preferred:
Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu


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