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Basic Purpose |
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Location is in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois
Argonne is a Department of Energy national laboratory with over 1,500 scientists and engineers performing world-class research aimed at solving the nation's energy, environmental and security challenges. Argonne just won four 'Oscars of Innovation' from R&D Magazine.
The President of the United States is calling on accelerating technology transfer and commercialization from federally-funded research in order to create new businesses and new jobs. In line with the President's call, we are offering you a fabulous career opportunity to make it happen. The Business Development Executive will identify, evaluate and transfer viable technologies of Argonne National Laboratory. Your focus is:
Lead the determination of patentability and commercial potential of researchers inventions; develop value propositions and business strategies, manage projects from disclosure assessment through executing licenses, identify and evaluate IP and help secure optimal patent protection, lead negotiations of license agreements to ensure projects realize expected returns,
Assists in the establishment of venture start-ups, and
Prepare, review and approve documents associated with Work for Others (WFO) and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA).
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Knowledge, Skills and Experience |
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Comprehensive
To be considered your qualifications must include:
Experience analyzing commercialization potential for science or engineering based inventions and identifying candidate industry partners,
Intellectual property management,
High volume license development, negotiation and implementation,
Developing value propositions and marketing strategies,
Ability to travel as needed. |
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Considerable
Knowledge of business plan development preferred.
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Other
Keywords: license, Licensing, CRADA, WFO, Technology Transfer, R&D, Research, patent, development, government, research lab, commercialization, science, entrepreneur, start up, venture capital, high tech industry, pre-negotiation to closeout, research contracts, intellectual property, publication, grant proposal and contract development, external funding
Alternative Titles: License Expert, Licensing Manager, Commercialization Specialist, Senior Business Analyst, Commercialization Program Manager, Tech Transfer Manager, Commercialization Project Manager, Marketing and Commercial Relations Manager, Business Development Specialist, IP Manager.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
Argonne is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity in our workforce
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Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor degree in science or engineering and 10+ years of directly relevant experience or a graduate degree with a Bachelors in science or engineering and 6+ years of directly relevant experience |
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We are no longer accepting resumes for this position. Please view our website for additional opportunities.
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