What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Licensing Manager - Chemistry position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Summary
Job Summary
The licensing manager is responsible for the commercialization of research innovations. This includes the management and administration of a portfolio of intellectual property, which involves identifying, soliciting, and evaluating invention disclosures and copyrighted material submissions for patent and market potential, prioritizing investment in the portfolio, and negotiating and administering option and license agreements.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
This is a part-time, temporary role.
What We Can Offer
$200/hr.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Please apply by 8/3/26 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Job Summary
The licensing manager is responsible for the commercialization of research innovations. This includes the management and administration of a portfolio of intellectual property, which involves identifying, soliciting, and evaluating invention disclosures and copyrighted material submissions for patent and market potential, prioritizing investment in the portfolio, and negotiating and administering option and license agreements.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Responsibility for the management and administration of a portfolio of intellectual property, which involves identifying, soliciting and evaluating invention disclosures and copyrighted material submissions for patent and market potential, prioritizing investments in the portfolio, and negotiation and administering option and license agreements.
- Drive participation in educational programs for faculty, inventors, and entrepreneurs, including I-Corps, Ascent and Destination Startup.
- Evaluate University inventions including assessing technical merit, patentability, copyright ownership and management, commercial feasibility and overall management of campus inventions.
This is a part-time, temporary role.
What We Can Offer
$200/hr.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in chemistry
- Two or more years of experience in business development, startups, finance, licensing or tech transfer
- Track record for seeking out new revenue opportunities and pursuing them to fruition
- Ability to analyze complex agreements
- Affinity for data, metrics, and driving key performance indicators
- Advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering
- 5 years of license negotiation and management in a university setting
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
- A current resume.
- Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Please apply by 8/3/26 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Salary : $200