The Senior Licensing Officer, Software, is responsible for cultivating and sustaining deep relationships with university faculty and staff creators and developers of software innovations outside the field of health sciences. Working closely with the Capital and Translation team within Innovation and Commercialization and the Center for Software Innovation, the Senior Licensing Officer, Software, will be a trusted business advisor to faculty and staff software creators in the areas of open-source business models, multi-licensing, patenting of software-based inventions, and commercialization of artificial intelligence-related technologies.

This role includes identifying university-owned software with commercial applications, evaluating the business case for this software, preparing non-confidential summaries for marketing purposes, developing and implementing specific marketing strategies for software assets, and participating in negotiation of license and option agreements with new and existing ventures.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary and inspiring team member who is committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and high performing culture with a varied group of people representing diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. Has the ability to work in a complex organization and further the goals and objectives of software commercialization at The Ohio State University. Is process and metrics oriented and is committed to continuous improvement. Embraces data-driven decision-making. Acts with urgency in all stakeholder interactions. Is self-motivated, an effective verbal and written communicator, has executive presence and demonstrates high emotional intelligence.

Due to U.S. export control regulations governing information, technology, and facilities accessed during the performance of work, applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as protected individuals pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b). This position is located in Columbus, Ohio with on-site work.

OSU will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience. Preliminary knowledge proficiency in licensing and intellectual property principles. Examples include preliminary licensing terms, targeted fundamentals of intellectual property, basic understanding of marketing methods, and intermediate negotiation knowledge. Active participant in deal teams with and without being a deal lead. Able to provide recommendations and justifications on filing decisions with modest supervision. Actively lead marketing campaigns with moderate supervision. Independently manages a small to mid-sized IP portfolio.

A resume and cover letter are required to be submitted to be considered for this position

Desired Qualifications

Advanced degree in relevant field. 4-8 years of relevant experience. Active participant in deal teams with and without being a deal lead. Able to provide recommendations and justifications on software commercialization with modest supervision. Actively lead marketing campaigns with moderate supervision. Independently manages a small to mid-sized IP portfolio.

The pay range for this job profile is $87,400 - $114,900. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on multiple factors including internal equity, units available budget, and the candidates qualifications.

Position Mapping

Function: Research Administration

Sub function: Technology Commercialization

Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S3 - Senior

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