IP OFCR 3 (Intellectual Property Officer)

Under direction of the Director of Innovation Access or an Associate Director, manage UC Davis intellectual property for the benefit of the University's research and education mission and society in general. Responsible for patent case management, patenting and licensing UCD inventions in a number of scientific areas, with a primary emphasis in Physical Sciences and Engineering.

Educate campus researchers about intellectual property protection; evaluate invention disclosures and secure appropriate intellectual property protection.

Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the apply by date.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit and work for extended periods of time at a computer

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Provide own transportation to off-site events and meetings.
• Work overtime including evenings and weekends and/or holidays to meet business needs.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Demonstrated ability and experience with interpreting and managing complex agreements.
• College degree with advanced degree in Engineer and/or Physical Sciences, law or business; or equivalent experience with strong emphasis in a Engineering and/or Physical sciences.
• Licensing experience in intellectual property and/or knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and draft license agreements, condentiality agreements, bailments, letter of intent and options.
• Knowledge of patent and licensing law and practices.
• Skills and ability to evaluate, market, protect and license life science and related inventions eciently and effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• UC or other higher education experience
• Experience in a coordination or liaison role.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Knowledge of sponsored research agreements and material transfer agreements.
• Written, oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prepare and effectively deliver educational presentations concerning the Technology Transfer Service's activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to provide assistance, provide regularly scheduled summaries of activities and to respond to other requests by the Director.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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