University Overview
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.
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Posted Job Title
IP Compliance Coordinator (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)
Job Profile Title
Legal Coordinator
Job Description Summary
The IP Compliance Coordinator will be responsible for day to day management of compliance obligations related to the University of Pennsylvania's intellectual property portfolio, and ensuring that information about the portfolio is accurately tracked in appropriate systems of record. The position will be responsible for administrative responsibilities related to the University's IP compliance requirements, including identifying and reporting activity related to new invention disclosures and patent applications to a range of funding sponsors such as the federal government, commercial entities, and foundations. A primary responsibility of the position involves maintaining University compliance with government reporting obligations pursuant to the Bayh-Dole Act. The position will be responsible for entry and reporting of required information via the federal government's iEdison system, other sponsor reporting systems, as well as Penn's own IP management database. The IP and Compliance Coordinator will docket and screen all new invention disclosures submitted to PCI for overall completeness including the careful review and identification of third-party obligations to facilitate tracking and compliance with those obligations. The position will review patent filings with federal funding to ensure the compliance content is fully compliant with the Bayh-Dole Act. The position will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive records of upcoming deadlines in the PCI database including docketing incoming patent correspondence and related deadlines and creating reports to track compliance and prosecution deadlines. The IP Compliance Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating completion of IP assignments and Penn inventor participation agreements and will routinely liaise with the Office of Research Services to provide required invention information for the close-out of grants and contracts.
For more information on Penn Center for Innovation please visit :
https://pci.upenn.edu/
Job Description
Monitor IP assignment documents and facilitate completion to ensure proper chain of title. Work with faculty and administrative staff to obtain participation agreements from all investigators and log into Penn's IP database system.
Duties:
Docket all new invention disclosures in PCI's database. Screen for compliance obligations including funding sources, materials, co-owners, etc. Obtain contracts related to those obligations and provide feedback about obligations to BD and IP team. Work with the BD team to confirm that no third party obligations exist if no funding sources or materials were reported.
Enter technology, patent, and compliance related correspondence into PCI's database using established SOP's and naming conventions.
Assist IP Compliance Manager with administering all aspects of Penn's iEdison reporting in close conjunction with other internal and external support resources, including entering new disclosures, title elections, patent applications, confirmatory licenses, and utilization reports, etc.
Review all new invention disclosures, patent applications and issued patents to ensure they are sufficient to meet reporting obligations to the Federal Government, foundations, and other third parties. Obtain additional information and supplemental material as needed.
Serve as a primary contact for interactions and administration of relationships with third party interests including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Supports prosecution workflow for BD groups as assigned. Reviews and records IP materials including new invention disclosures and complex patent correspondence in a timely and efficient manner using PCI's database. Manages critical deadlines and ensures they are met.
Serve as an administrative liaison with the Office of Research Service to provide required invention information for the close-out of grants and contracts.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Associates Degree required, 2-3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and closing. Experience with managing, tracking and/or reporting data. Proven ability to work under time constraints while adhering to strict deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, team player, experience with technology transfer database software highly desirable. Experience with Microsoft Office Applications required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Experience in IP law or Technology Transfer strongly preferred. Preferred skills include:
Experience managing compliance obligations, federal reporting, and/or working in iEdison.
Understanding of university technology transfer, legal documents and/or intellectual property.
Working knowledge of patent prosecution deadlines, forms, processes, and terminology a plus.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high degree of initiative.
Application Requirement:
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Targeted Pay Range:
$65K commensurate with education and experience.
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. Remote Eligible - This position is eligible for a fully remote schedule with all work performed remotely. (Note: Only salaried (i.e., exempt), non-temporary positions are eligible for remote work outside the tri-state area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.)
Department / School
Provost's Center
Pay Range
$43,919.00 - $66,183.00
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