Job Description

The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) facilitates and oversees technology transfer to government and industry, fosters collaborative research with the private sector, and manages the Laboratory's Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio. In order to support the creation of increased transfer opportunities in complex federal and private-sector landscapes, the Laboratory is seeking a Patent Manager to work under the mentorship and guidance of members of the Technology Tranfer Office (TTO). This position will be joining the Intellectual Property (IP) team to facilitate the protection of Lincoln Laboratory's innovative technology assets, which serve as the foundation for technology transfers ranging from commercial licenses, collaborative research agreements, transfers for government use, open-source releases, and more.

Job Summary

The Patent Manager will be responsible for technology evaluations, managing patent filing and prosecution by outside legal counsel, reviewing protection strategies for patented and patent-pending technologies as well as for software and other technology assets and monitoring patent-related expenditures for budget compliance. Will work closely with inventors and administrators, outside patent counsel, technology managers and licensing officers to oversee and manage the Laboratory's patent portfolio; together with the technology management team, providing guidance to inventors during patent filing and prosecution; managing the patent docket to ensure timely responses to patent-deadlines; overseeing the financial management of the patent portfolio by monitoring patent invoicing and reimbursement.

Requirements

A patent attorney (JD) or patent agent is required
Bachelor's Degree in a biological science, physical science, or engineering with a broad technical knowledge base. An advanced degree in law, business, engineering, or science, preferred
3-5 years experience in a technology transfer setting
A significant record of successful technology transfer in areas of physical science, engineering, software, and devices
Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to intellectual properties within a research university and/or federal lab setting
Advanced knowledge of U.S. patent, copyright, and contract law
Experience managing a patent portfolio
Experience reviewing patent invoices
Knowledge of current trends in university/industry technology transfer
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast paced dynamic environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality in open work environment
Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently within an administrative office
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

The following skills or attributes are highly desired:

Experience/knowledge of Bayh-Dole Act
Reporting requirements for federally-funded inventions and patents

Hiring Range: $117,600 - $160,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Requisition ID: 43064