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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.

Posted Job Title
Associate Director, Technology Licensing for PICI@Penn (Hybrid Eligible)

Job Profile Title
Associate Director, Technology Licensing

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Alliances, the Associate Director will work closely with faculty, student and staff members participating in the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy @Penn (PICI@Penn) alliance program.

Job Description

The Associate Director will work closely with faculty, student and staff members participating in the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy @Penn (PICI@Penn) alliance program.

The Associate Director will support the evaluation and commercialization of new technologies and manage complex intellectual property and agreement matters arising from this large multiple institution consortium / alliance with a focus on the development of new cancer immunotherapies technologies arising from research conducted by the PICI@Penn members and their collaborators. The Associate Director will have responsibility for managing complex intellectual property and technology transfer tasks including being a key liaison between PCI, PICI@Penn's members and their research teams and other academic institutions involved in the PICI consortium. Duties will include ensuring compliance with all intellectual property aspects of the alliance agreement, negotiating permitted third party agreements to support the research in PICI@Penn researcher's laboratories. The Associate Director will also support and coordinate relevant education as it relates to intellectual property contractual obligations for PCI, PICI@PENN members/collaborators, and other academic institutions involved in the PICI consortium. The Associate Director will also participate in internal PICI@Penn research and clinical development meetings with member researchers and project members to help identify new intellectual property being developed aswell as provide feedback and guidance to faculty and staff on intellectual property and contractual issues related to the PICI@Penn agreement(s). The position is contingent upon funding.

Job Responsibilities

Manage key intellectual property and technology transfer contractual activities between faculty, students, fellows and associated researchers working as members ofPICI@Penn and Central PICI. This includes education, due diligence review of relevant intellectual property and third party agreements and onboarding of Penn investigators who join PICI@Penn as project members or member researchers.
Manage intellectual property matters as they relate to the Penn s participation as an affiliated institution of PICI. Responsibilities include intellectual property identification, evaluation and patenting recommendations and coordinating these activities as relevant both with Penn and the PICI intellectual property management group.
Actively participate in internal PICI@UPenn s member research and clinical development meetings to identify new intellectual property and provide guidance related to intellectual property and key contractual questions raised by the PICI@UPenn scientists.
Perform scientific review and evaluation of grant submissions / related IP policies / terms and conditions and other 3rd party agreements that are requested by PICI@UPenn s member researchers and project members to ensure Penn's compliance with PICI agreement obligations. Communicate and negotiate with internal Penn stakeholders the Institute and other participating institutions to ensure that issues are efficiently resolved.
Facilitate licensing and deal negotiation with the Technology Transfer Committee (TTC) at PICI and counterparts at other affiliated member institutions of PICI. Participate in meetings with PICI s TTC and other member institutions to coordinate the appropriate course of action for managing consortium intellectual property. Negotiate and draft license agreements, collaboration and other commercialization agreements in support of the PICI@UPenn activities.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical science and 3-5 years of experience in university and/or industry setting(s) evaluating and licensing intellectual property is required or equivalent combination of education and related experience;
Demonstrated track record of success in negotiating intellectual property license agreements and other associated research collaboration and partnering agreements (sponsored research, MTAs, CDAs, collaboration agreements, service agreements) is required;
Demonstrated track record of establishing and maintaining productive relationships with key faculty members and industry collaborators;
Experience in key aspects of academic technology transfer preferred;
Ability to autonomously manage a large, diverse set of tasks and projects under tight deadlines;
Excellent time management and prioritization skills;
Excellent verbal & written communication skills;
An independent self-starter with strong work ethic;
A team player;
High level of attention to detail in work products.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.

Department / School
Provost's Center

Pay Range
$90,860.00 - $142,844.66
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.

Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

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