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Technology Transfer Licensing Agent

Cherokee Federal
401(k)
United States, Maryland, Frederick
Mar 13, 2025

Technology Transfer Licensing Agent

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen.

The Technology Transfer Licensing Agent is responsible for working with the Licensing Officers and Commercialization Officers to manage a portfolio of technologies or inventions created by DHA laboratory personnel and physicians, evaluates the commercial potential of DHA inventions, ensures that DHA inventions are protected (by working with DHA patent attorneys), markets the technologies to companies, works with Licensing/Commercialization Officers to negotiate license and other technology transfer agreements, and assists with Medical Technology Transfer participation at trade shows and exhibits.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Technology Transfer Licensing Agent: $145,000 to $155,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Technology Transfer Licensing Agent Responsibilities Include:



  • Perform background and commercial market research on technologies needing a commercial partner.
  • Work with inventors, scientists, and laboratory leadership to create a commercialization strategy including list of potential company partners.
  • Prepare technology fact sheets or summaries and market DHA technologies using written correspondence, the Medical Technology Transfer website, Techlink, and tradeshows.
  • Assist laboratory ORTAs in obtaining new invention disclosures from scientists.
  • Draft and assist Licensing/Commercialization Officers in negotiations of license agreements, CRADAs, MTAs.
  • Provide commercialization information/strategy for assigned technologies presented during the monthly Invention Evaluation Committee meetings.
  • Work with the Compliance Officer to monitor and maintain existing agreements and relationships with commercial partners.
  • Update licensing files on MTT shared drive as well as the Intellectual Property database, Anaqua.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


Technology Transfer Licensing Agent Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:



  • Masters or Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or other biotechnology-related field.
  • 5-10 years academic technology transfer experience.
  • Undergraduate degree in biological science or medical science.
  • Assessing the commercial potential of new technologies and developing strategies to promote them.
  • Understanding the business aspects of technology transfer, including licensing agreements, patents, and regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property law and regulations related to technology transfer.
  • Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Technology Licensing Officer, Technology Manager, or Intellectual Property Manager.
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.


Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSP, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:



  • Technology Licensing Manager
  • Intellectual Property Licensing Specialist
  • Technology Commercialization Specialist
  • Patent Licensing Associate
  • Innovation & Technology Transfer Specialist


Keywords:



  • Technology Transfer
  • Licensing
  • Intellectual Property
  • Commercialization
  • Patents


Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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