Junior Licensing Officer (6237U), Office of Intellectual Property and Industry Research Alliances - #83880

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Departmental Overview

The Office of Intellectual Property and Industry Research Alliances (IPIRA) is the portal for industry access to Berkeley, both for research relationships and access to Berkeley technology. The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) and the Industry Alliances Office (IAO) are peer divisions within IPIRA. The OTL manages and licenses patent and copyrights to the private sector for commercial development is responsible for material transfer agreements for transfers from Berkeley supports entrepreneurial activities including startup company formation maintains relationships with sources of private capital and service providers provides litigation support advises the IAO on intellectual property terms in research and other contracts, and advises the campus on intellectual property, innovation and entrepreneurship. The IAO is responsible for a wide range of research relationships with industry, including industry sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements, membership agreements such as for industrial consortia, and incoming material transfer agreements.

Position Summary

The junior licensing officer works in the Office of Technology Licensing as part of the administrative group that manages UCB intellectual property. The incumbent supports the patent and licensing activities of the office in the area of physical sciences, including reviewing and analyzing invention disclosure and patent related correspondence; communicating with outside IP counsel, inventors, licensing staff and licensees concerning patent related decisions; becoming proficient in material and data transfer agreements; and learning license negotiations. The candidate will also provide IP-related education, outreach and community building.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 02/06/2026.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, negotiates material testing and transfer agreements.
• Monitors licensee compliance with all licensing obligations, works with more senior level officers to intervene or initiate action when commitments are not met.
• Participates in the marketing efforts of new technology to potential industrial partners and startups.
• Applies intellectual property/technology licensing / transfer professional concepts to evaluate commercial potential, formulate and implement licensing strategy, and negotiate and draft agreements for a portfolio of inventions.
• Under general supervision, researches and collects data on markets and corporations to identify potential licensees that have the highest probability of successfully commercializing a technology or intellectual property.
• Under general supervision, advises on basic intellectual property clauses, contracts and agreements in sponsored and collaborative research agreements.
• Assists with conducting legal and or policy analysis and recommends exceptions to policy.
• Applies professional intellectual property/technology transfer concepts to analyze and develop commercialization strategies.
• Assists with determining patentability of institution's inventions.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of and application of standard principles, theories and concepts such as laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to the protection and management of intellectual property, university technology transfer, and general scientific and/or technical skills in subject matter area.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to market technology to industrial partners; knowledge of contracts and grants.
• Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $91,500.00 - $95,000.00.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is eligible for up to 50% hybrid work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.