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Posted: 24-Apr-22
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has responsibility for nurturing interdisciplinary research initiatives at one of the nations' leading research institutions. The OVPR provides overall research administration and policy for all colleges and schools, as well as the university's more than 100 centers and institutes. Working closely with deans, department heads, faculty, students and staff, the office provides an innovative and supportive research environment that spans all disciplines and campuses.
Reporting to the Associate Director, and working with the Associate Director and Managers on specific activities and/or projects, this position is responsible for the evaluation of invention disclosures, negotiation of intellectual property agreements, coordinating the protection of intellectual property, and developing business cases for spin-off companies.
Core responsibilities will include:
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In collaboration with the Associate Director and Managers, perform invention evaluation, including compilation of sufficient background information on technology, potential markets, and licensee candidates to support sound university decision-making on the business case for investment in intellectual property protection and licensing; seeking the advice of appropriate experts both inside and outside the university; and present concepts for review to advisory review panels.
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In collaboration with the Associate Director and Managers, develop and negotiate the terms and details of assigned license agreements and coordinate legal review of proposed agreements.
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Develop and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, inter-institutional agreements, evaluation agreements, assignment agreements and other agreements as assigned.
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Assist Managers with the management of communication with patent attorneys; participate in meetings with inventors and/or patent attorneys; assist in obtaining necessary authorization for actions of patent attorneys representing the university in intellectual property matters; assist in obtaining any necessary information and/or signatures from inventors on intellectual property documents; under the supervision of Managers, drafting Provisional patent applications, as assigned.
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Under the supervision of the Director and in collaboration with the Associate Director, and Managers, develop business cases for emerging spin-off companies, including market research activities, business plan development and financial modeling.
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Maintain productive relationships with all campus and external organizations that play a role in technology transfer and enterprise creation.
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Pursue appropriate continuing education opportunities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in either engineering, science or business or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Advanced degree in engineering, science or business preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience either in sales, marketing, finance or research required.
Experience in a university environment or in a high growth technology company preferred.
Requirements:
COVID-19 Condition of Employment
As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in Pennsylvania, California, Washington D.C., New York and Virginia to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires must provide proof of their vaccination or have an approved exemption.
New employees requesting a medical , religious or strong moral or ethical conviction exemption from the vaccine must complete and submit an exemption request form for review and approval. To receive the appropriate exemption request form, contact employeeaccess@andrew.cmu.edu . Employees with approved exemptions will be required to comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements including use of facial coverings, Daily Self-Assessment and Weekly Tartan Testing.
CMU's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Those granted an exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. The most up-to-date information on CMU's COVID-19 mitigation requirements can be found here: Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus .
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Technology Transfer
Position Type
Staff - Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary
More Information:
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Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran .
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