The Opportunity:
As part of UCF's Technology Transfer Office, the Senior Licensing Associate position manages the transfer of physical science technologies from university into commercial sectors. Manages technology review, intellectual property (IP) legal protection, IP license negotiations, and IP promotion in media and at scientific and technology related events.
Responsibilities:
- Manages the protection and licensing of a portion of the UCF Research Foundation IP portfolio which includes patents, trademarks and copyrights in the areas of physical sciences. Drafts and negotiates license agreements and other types of agreements, including material transfer, inter-institutional, and nondisclosure agreements.
- Assesses and evaluates new technologies disclosed to Technology Transfer. Identifies commercial uses and recommends appropriate legal protection and ensures adherence to IP laws and regulations.
- Reviews and edits promotional materials to advertise new technologies to prospective industry partners. Leads outreach to commercialize technologies and promotes new technologies at scientific conferences and to business communities.
- Reviews, edits, and negotiates IP terms and conditions for UCF sponsored research activities. Coordinates IP matters between contract manager, general counsel, principal investigator, and external sponsor/external counsel.
- Attracts and cultivates relationships with university researchers, entrepreneurs and industry partners to drive licensing deal flow and potential sponsored research activity.
- Supervises, trains, and instructs one or more intellectual property specialist, licensing assistant, students and/or interns.
- Conducts workshops and delivers presentations to educate internal and external communities on Technology Transfer matters, best practices and IP policies.
- Attends professional trade conferences.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Civil, Electrical) or a related physical science field.
- 3+ years of demonstrated success in drafting, negotiating, and implementing legal agreements.
- Strong customer service orientation with experience collaborating with faculty, legal teams, and external partners.
- Proven business development and finance acumen.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Ability to evaluate market potential and effectively communicate with different stakeholders.
- Familiarity with patent assessment and market research methodologies.
- Prior experience in technology transfer and outbound software licensing.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
- If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
- All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
- Classification Title: License & Patent Associate II
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
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Department
Office of Research - Operations
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM. Schedule may vary as required.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$75,809.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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