We are seeking a
Sr. Technology Licensing Associate who will work closely with inventors, companies, and prospective licensees to advance the commercialization of university-owned technologies through licensing and related technology transfer activities.Reporting to the Director, Licensing, the Sr. Technology Licensing Associate will independently manage a portfolio of software and digital technologies in order to evaluate commercial opportunities and source, negotiate, and execute intellectual property licenses.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities- Develop positive relationships with inventors with the intention of identifying attractive JHU technologies for licensing to start-up or established companies.
- In concert with peers, make decisions around patenting, marketing, and licensing of JHU inventions.
- Engage with investors and companies to determine their needs and identify applicable JHU technologies for licensing.
- Negotiate high-value intellectual property licenses for optimal deal structure, valuation, and compliance.
- Work under the direct supervision of the Director of Licensing in evaluation, marketing, and agreement negotiation activities. May manage or mentor junior personnel as assigned.
- Make recommendations but not final decisions concerning investments in technologies.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above
- Develop and maintain expertise in the commercialization of software, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, cybersecurity, and other digital technologies.
- Evaluate software-based inventions and digital innovations for commercial potential and licensing readiness.
- Advise inventors regarding software intellectual property considerations, including copyright protection, open-source software usage, and software-related licensing strategies.
- Develop and execute marketing strategies to identify prospective licensees for software and digital technology assets.
- Conduct market, competitive landscape, and commercial viability assessments to support software licensing activities.
- Negotiate licensing and related agreements involving software technologies and digital intellectual property.
- Assist in the development of commercialization strategies for software technologies, including licensing approaches appropriate for startup and established company licensees.
- Monitor emerging trends in software, artificial intelligence, digital health, and related markets to inform licensing and commercialization strategies.
Minimum Qualifications- An advanced Degree.
- Four years of licensing and technology transfer experience.
- This position does not allow for education or experience substitutions.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications- U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident required due to Federal Export Controls.
- JD or MBA with strong technical expertise may be acceptable.
- Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) or CLP eligible.
- Experience licensing software, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, cybersecurity, digital health, data science, or related technologies.
- Familiarity with software intellectual property, including copyright, open-source software licensing, software development workflows, and data rights considerations.
- Experience evaluating commercialization pathways for software technologies in startup and established company environments.
- Familiarity with software business models, including software-as-a-service (SaaS), enterprise software, platform technologies, and subscription-based offerings.
- Experience negotiating or supporting software-related licensing transactions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with software developers, technical founders, and engineering-focused research teams.
Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency- Analytical Skills - Intermediate
- Business Development - Intermediate
- Contract Management and Administration - Intermediate
- Intellectual Property Strategy - Intermediate
- Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis - Intermediate
- Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
- Outreach and Education (IP) - Intermediate
- Partner Relationship Management - Intermediate
- Project Management - Intermediate
- Strategic Thinking - Intermediate
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Sr. Technology Licensing Associate
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG
Starting Salary Range: $102,295 - $140,835 - $179,375 Annually ($140,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers
