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Assistant Director, Technology Licensing
Penn Information Systems & ComputingAssistant Director at Penn's Perelman School of Medicine leading technology licensing and commercialization efforts. Requires a Ph.D.
Posted 5/17/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $92,592 - $130,000 per yearWebsite
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Proactively develop, lead, and sustain strong working relationships with faculty and researchers in targeted PSOM departments
- Meet regularly with investigators to discuss ongoing research and identify technologies with commercial potential
- Evaluate assigned technology disclosures to determine their commercial potential
- Present and support well-articulated recommendations regarding patent protection at weekly Patent Investment Meetings
- Identify and engage with potential industry partners and investors; perform due diligence on prospective commercial partners
- Initiate and lead the negotiation of licensing and option agreements
- Develop commercialization strategies for assigned technologies and portfolios
- Prepare non-confidential marketing materials for assigned technologies
- Participate in outreach activities to engage and educate PSOM faculty and researchers about technology commercialization pathways
- Help plan and deliver seminars, workshops, and events
Requirements
What you’ll need- Ph.D. required in a life science field, or equivalent doctoral degree
- 2-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Understanding of research environment, preferably in higher education
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Tuition assistance for employees and their families
- Generous retirement plans with investment options
- Substantial time away from work for personal needs
- Long-term care insurance options without health proof for new hires
- Programs and resources for health and work-life balance
- Professional development resources and opportunities
- Access to University resources and cultural activities
- Discounts on goods and services for faculty and staff
- Flexible work options for balancing commitments
- Forgivable loan for home buying in West Philadelphia
- Adoption assistance for qualified expenses
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Soft Skills
customer serviceoral communicationwritten communicationrelationship buildingnegotiationpresentationstrategic planningoutreachevent planning
Certifications
Ph.D.