Technology Licensing Officer - Office of Technology Transfer

​The Office of Technology Transfer within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State seeks qualified applicants to fill three(3) vacancies for the role of Technology Licensing Officer. The areas may cover Physical Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Material Sciences, Biological Sciences, Software, Creative Works, and AI.

Candidates must be US Citizens.

The mission of the Office of Technology Transfer is to protect Penn State intellectual property (IP), identify its commercial potential, and stimulate economic development through the transfer of Penn State technologies to the marketplace. Penn State set a new record with $1.44 billion in total research expenditures for the 2024–2025 fiscal year.

• →If filled as Technology Licensing Officer - Senior Professional, this position requires a Master's Degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• →If filled as Technology Licensing Officer - Advanced Professional, this position requires a Master's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A strong background in a closely related discipline aligned with the areas mentioned above is required. Candidates with experience in tech transfer in a higher education setting are strongly preferred. 

The candidate should have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, good negotiation skills, the ability to interpret and manage numerous complex agreements, the ability to manage and coordinate multiple and diverse projects simultaneously through to completion, be highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a team environment, and have the ability to establish priorities.

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