Innovations Licensing Manager

The Licensing Manager

• Works with inventor(s), innovation team, and other experts to determine best path to commercial translation and appropriate intellectual property (IP) strategies of inventions.

• Conducts market and competitive analyses to evaluate commercial potential and identify prospective licensees.

• Partners with inventors, external IP experts, and patent counsel to manage patent prosecution and other IP protection activities.

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements (in coordination with legal counsel) and manages ongoing relationships with licensees and partners.

• Supports startup formation when appropriate, including assisting with pitch materials, early-stage strategy, and identifying potential management team members.

• Guides inventor(s) through disclosures, NDAs, COI considerations, prior art analyses, and technology assessments.

• Manages and develops a team to support commercialization activities.

• Advises, supports, and motivates inventors throughout the commercialization process.

• Represents the Innovation program at events to promote CCI and commercialization opportunities.

• Serve as liaison to the Innovation & Commercialization Committee, providing updates, recommendations, and execution support for strategic initiatives.

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of leadership, licensing, or equivalent healthcare experience required including technology transfer experience. Experience in commercializing intellectual property and managing technology transfer activities within healthcare or related environments. Experience with the patent process, including negotiating and executing licensing and collaboration agreements.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated project management skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and establish effective relationships. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Proficiency with Microsoft office. Proven experience in technology transfer, intellectual property management, and commercialization within a healthcare or research environment.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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