Licensing Manager - Technology Transfer Office at University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY

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Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today! Why Choose Us? At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include: Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%. Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs . Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure. Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth. Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources. At the University of Wyoming , we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary . JOB TITLE: Licensing Manager JOB PURPOSE: As a technology transfer professional and contributing staff member, this position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, marketing, and commercializing inventions created by University of Wyoming researchers. Responsibilities include identifying technologies with commercial applications, evaluating commercial potential of inventions, identifying potential licensees, preparing non-confidential technical information for marketing purposes, developing and implementing market strategies for each technology, and drafting and negotiating license option, interinstitutional, and other agreements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop relationships: Build relationships across the University to raise awareness of technology commercialization, understand the research being conducted in relationship to addressing potential industry needs, and encourage utilization and commercialization of the research and resulting intellectual property. Support research and entrepreneurial interests and goals of faculty, researchers, and students. Introduce internal and local resources to faculty, students, and staff if there is an interest in formation of a start-up company. Advise and educate faculty, staff, and students regarding protection of intellectual property and technology commercialization matters. Evaluate Research/Invention Disclosures: Evaluate the potential for research to address industry needs; assess relevant markets to identify key industry problems that may be addressed by and provide feedback to faculty, researchers, students, and staff; encourage submission of invention disclosures and determine patentability and marketability and communicate results with inventors. Manage Invention Portfolio: Track invention activities and agreements utilizing databases and document management systems. Work with IP Strategy team, patent attorneys and inventors to coordinate patent protection and filing of patent applications. Technology Commercialization: Develop and implement communication and commercialization plans customized to each technology, weighing technology readiness, commercial potential, market size, and initial commercial interest. Assist with managing industry relationships by acting as resource for other University units such as Industry and Strategic Partnerships and IMPACT307, and faculty, staff, students. Identify an