The JHU\/APL seeks a senior-level, highly motivated professional to join the APL Office of Technology transfer (OTT) team. The successful candidate will work with the Technology Transfer Director and with the other Technology Management staff to manage and license a portfolio of Information Technology inventions and lead APL activities for new startup venture opportunities, business development and equity portfolio management. Cradle-to-grave management of one of APL’s largest and most dynamic portfolios – Information Processing and Management. Work closely with APL inventors to assess, market and license APL IP to industry, prepare marketing literature, negotiate directly with licensees and close license agreements. Lead and develop means of achieving OTT strategic goals and vision. Collaborate with APL in-house patent counsel to secure intellectual property protection for relevant inventions within the portfolio. Provide guidance and help shape the future of APL’s information technology portfolio to align both with industry needs and OTT strategic goals. Lead APL efforts to create new startup companies. Increase APL’s positive impact on regional economic development. Actively manage APL’s equity holdings to maximize returns on investment within the context of APL conflict of interest policies.<\/p>\n
Required: Bachelors or Master’s degree in an IT, Communications or Computer Science-related field with 10-12 years of industry and\/or hands-on technology licensing experience. Strong leadership, research\/analytical, organizational and problem solving skills required. The ability to positively and proactively interact with Lab inventors, Lab management and commercial contacts along with being able to maintain and further develop a user-friendly reputation for the OTT function with both APL and industry customers is required. Proven ability to generate deals, negotiate and close on reasonable terms and conditions for licensing (more) rights, knowledge of licensing business and\/or patent law and up-to-date technical knowledge and ability to conduct technical assessments. Demonstrated leadership and project management skills including excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to deliver high quality and quantity output on several complex projects at once. Desired: Advanced technical degree and\/or MBA. Prior direct supervisory or program management experience.<\/p>\n
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.<\/p>\n
APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu<\/a>. To apply for this position, click Employment Opportunities and apply for job 030131.<\/strong><\/p>\n Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity\/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.<\/p>\n