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Intellectual Property Support Manager
Technology Transfer Program

The selected candidate will perform a broad range of technical and business functions related to patenting and licensing of inventions created at HEI. The ideal applicant will have strong technical skills combined with business acumen, and will be familiar with the fundamental principles of intellectual property. In addition, candidates must be self-directed and comfortable in an environment characterized from time to time by ambiguity and uncertainty.

Job Duties
•Confer with inventors to understand and evaluate the commercial potential of inventions.
•Participate in patent filing decisions with the Vice President, Technology Transfer, and other members of Executive Management. Manage external attorneys during patent prosecution.
•Participate with the Vice President, Technology Transfer, and other members of Executive Management in the formulation and negotiation of license agreements between the Institute and external entities (both for-profit corporations and non-profit entities).
•Monitor and maintain existing license agreements.
•Advise HEI scientists and entrepreneurs on available options for start-up companies, and assist/counsel interested individuals during startup formation.
•Ensure compliance with invention reporting requirements of external sponsors.
•Provide miscellaneous administrative support in the management and maintenance of the HEI patent portfolio

Minimum Requirements
•Applicants should have demonstrated technical proficiency at the Masters level or higher and 2-5 years of technology or related business experience.
•Applicants will be registered patent agents, or will be required to take the registration examination while at HEI.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•Strong negotiating skills; ability to understand constraints of stakeholders (scientists, licensees, etc.) and successfully map into overall strategy to ensure successful outcomes.
•Ability to excel in a flexible work environment with a minimum of management oversight.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume and cover letter, to
House Ear Institute,
Attn: HCSD Department
2100 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
jobs@hei.org

No phone calls. Principals only, please. House Ear Institute prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.

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	Intellectual Property Support Manager Technology Transfer Program The selected candidate will perform a broad range of technical and business functions related to patenting and licensing of inventions created at HEI. The ideal applicant will have strong technical skills combined with business acumen, and will be familiar with the fundamental principles of intellectual property. In addition, candidates must be self-directed and comfortable in an environment characterized from time to time by ambiguity and uncertainty. Job Duties •Confer with inventors to understand and evaluate the commercial potential of inventions. •Participate in patent filing decisions with the Vice President, Technology Transfer, and other members of Executive Management. Manage external attorneys during patent prosecution. •Participate with the Vice President, Technology Transfer, and other members of Executive Management in the formulation and negotiation of license agreements between the Institute and external entities (both for-profit corporations and non-profit entities). •Monitor and maintain existing license agreements. •Advise HEI scientists and entrepreneurs on available options for start-up companies, and assist/counsel interested individuals during startup formation. •Ensure compliance with invention reporting requirements of external sponsors. •Provide miscellaneous administrative support in the management and maintenance of the HEI patent portfolio Minimum Requirements •Applicants should have demonstrated technical proficiency at the Masters level or higher and 2-5 years of technology or related business experience. •Applicants will be registered patent agents, or will be required to take the registration examination while at HEI. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities •Strong interpersonal and communication skills •Strong negotiating skills; ability to understand constraints of stakeholders (scientists, licensees, etc.) and successfully map into overall strategy to ensure successful outcomes. •Ability to excel in a flexible work environment with a minimum of management oversight. Qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume and cover letter, to House Ear Institute, Attn: HCSD Department 2100 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90057 jobs@hei.org No phone calls. Principals only, please. House Ear Institute prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.
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