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The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) was established in 1970 to manage the intellectual property assets of Stanford University. OTL evaluates, markets, and licenses technology owned by the University. OTL's mission is to encourage effective technology transfer for the public benefit as well as generating royalty income for Stanford to benefit research and education. OTL is one of the country's most active offices in the field of technology transfer from the university to industry. Our staff, most of whom are professionals engaged directly in licensing, manages over 3,000 active dockets.
Our Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDoR) Diversity Journey:
- We create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people.
- We provide equitable access and opportunity to all members of the community in order to do their best work, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- We listen to and value all colleagues who bring diverse perspectives to the advancement and development of a respectful community.
- We promote a culture of belonging, equity, and safety.
- We embed these values in excellence of education, research, and operation.
Position Summary:
The Office of Technology Licensing at Stanford University seeks to fill a Senior Technology Licensing Manager, Life Science position, which will be focused primarily on managing inventions in the life sciences space. You will be a key contributor to the OTL Licensing Team, and will collaborate closely with OTL leadership, internal teams, and both internal and external stakeholders on contracts and agreements to maintain transparent communication and build consensus amongst all stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include managing a complex portfolio of inventions, including evaluating new inventions, developing licensing opportunities and strategies, advising researchers on intellectual property related matters, administering patent-related activities and negotiating the terms and conditions of license agreements. This position requires significant knowledge of negotiation strategies, technology market assessment, intellectual property protection and licensing, as well as thorough knowledge of intellectual property clauses in highly complex sponsored and collaborative research agreements.
This is a hybrid role, which requires a regular presence at the employer’s local Stanford Work Location. Required regular presence is determined based on business needs, and is typically two, three, or four days per week or an equivalent amount of time monthly.
This is a 100% FTE, benefits-eligible position. All final candidates must complete a background check. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
CORE DUTIES:
- Evaluate and analyze complex new invention disclosures, where agreements tend to have licensing potential in the millions of dollars, including initial review, meeting with inventor(s), identifying industry reviewers, making contact, and sending material.
- Follow-up, collect and evaluate information, make decisions that have significant impact, and provide necessary notifications.
- Develop licensing strategy for significant cases, identifying potential licensees, negotiating terms, preparing draft agreements, and closing the deal.
- Manage patent-related activities including selection of attorney, determination of when and where to file patent applications, and management of an inventory of unlicensed cases from a financial perspective.
- Monitor license agreements, ensure compliance with diligence terms, prepare and execute amendments, process terminations, and participate in decisions on whether to pursue litigation.
- Maintain and develop relations with licensees; monitor progress in licensed product(s) development.
Additional Responsibilities include:
- Negotiate complex multi-functional agreements involving any combination of research funding, IP and/or licensing terms, procurement terms or possibly other business elements.
- Monitor license agreements for compliance with financial, diligent performance and other contractual terms and conditions.
- Conduct IP due diligence for sponsored research and collaboration agreements.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Advanced degree in life sciences and eight or more years of experience working in an academic, health science, or biotechnology organization strongly preferred. MA/MS degree or PhD in Biological Sciences preferred.
- Demonstrated record of substantial achievement in technology transfer and the application of intellectual property principles as they impact institutions of higher education.
- Demonstrated expertise and advanced knowledge of contract and IP laws, university policies, life science industry trends and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in business development and ability to negotiate complex license agreements.
- Negotiation of IP clauses in industry agreements.
- Demonstrated experience working within the research environment at a major university or institute or private industry; and ability to work with a variety of public institutions and the capacity to produce creative and innovative solutions and approaches to common problems especially as they relate to intellectual property and licensing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong customer relationship skills, consensus building skills and the ability to cultivate and maintain professional business partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with internal constituencies and external business partners.
- Advanced ability to establish priorities, take ownership and leadership of time-sensitive and complex projects from inception to completion, including developing strategy, implementation and execution of tasks.
- Advanced ability to independently exercise sound judgment and decision making, creativity, problem solving and critical analysis.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands.
- Strong computer skills with ability to work with a variety of database systems; spreadsheets; reporting systems and electronic document management systems.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally stand, walk, use a telephone, lift, carry, push, pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Rarely writes by hand.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide.
The expected pay range for this position is $175,313-$204,281 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, performance; as well as other business and organization needs such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the unit, department and reporting relationships.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:
The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) was established in 1970 to manage the intellectual property assets of Stanford University. OTL evaluates, markets, and licenses technology owned by the University. OTL's mission is to encourage effective technology transfer for the public benefit as well as generating royalty income for Stanford to benefit research and education. OTL is one of the country's most active offices in the field of technology transfer from the university to industry. Our staff, most of whom are professionals engaged directly in licensing, manages over 3,000 active dockets.
Our Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDoR) Diversity Journey:
- We create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people.
- We provide equitable access and opportunity to all members of the community in order to do their best work, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- We listen to and value all colleagues who bring diverse perspectives to the advancement and development of a respectful community.
- We promote a culture of belonging, equity, and safety.
- We embed these values in excellence of education, research, and operation.
Position Summary:
The Office of Technology Licensing at Stanford University seeks to fill a Senior Technology Licensing Manager, Life Science position, which will be focused primarily on managing inventions in the life sciences space. You will be a key contributor to the OTL Licensing Team, and will collaborate closely with OTL leadership, internal teams, and both internal and external stakeholders on contracts and agreements to maintain transparent communication and build consensus amongst all stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include managing a complex portfolio of inventions, including evaluating new inventions, developing licensing opportunities and strategies, advising researchers on intellectual property related matters, administering patent-related activities and negotiating the terms and conditions of license agreements. This position requires significant knowledge of negotiation strategies, technology market assessment, intellectual property protection and licensing, as well as thorough knowledge of intellectual property clauses in highly complex sponsored and collaborative research agreements.
This is a hybrid role, which requires a regular presence at the employer’s local Stanford Work Location. Required regular presence is determined based on business needs, and is typically two, three, or four days per week or an equivalent amount of time monthly.
This is a 100% FTE, benefits-eligible position. All final candidates must complete a background check. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
CORE DUTIES:
- Evaluate and analyze complex new invention disclosures, where agreements tend to have licensing potential in the millions of dollars, including initial review, meeting with inventor(s), identifying industry reviewers, making contact, and sending material.
- Follow-up, collect and evaluate information, make decisions that have significant impact, and provide necessary notifications.
- Develop licensing strategy for significant cases, identifying potential licensees, negotiating terms, preparing draft agreements, and closing the deal.
- Manage patent-related activities including selection of attorney, determination of when and where to file patent applications, and management of an inventory of unlicensed cases from a financial perspective.
- Monitor license agreements, ensure compliance with diligence terms, prepare and execute amendments, process terminations, and participate in decisions on whether to pursue litigation.
- Maintain and develop relations with licensees; monitor progress in licensed product(s) development.
Additional Responsibilities include:
- Negotiate complex multi-functional agreements involving any combination of research funding, IP and/or licensing terms, procurement terms or possibly other business elements.
- Monitor license agreements for compliance with financial, diligent performance and other contractual terms and conditions.
- Conduct IP due diligence for sponsored research and collaboration agreements.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Advanced degree in life sciences and eight or more years of experience working in an academic, health science, or biotechnology organization strongly preferred. MA/MS degree or PhD in Biological Sciences preferred.
- Demonstrated record of substantial achievement in technology transfer and the application of intellectual property principles as they impact institutions of higher education.
- Demonstrated expertise and advanced knowledge of contract and IP laws, university policies, life science industry trends and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in business development and ability to negotiate complex license agreements.
- Negotiation of IP clauses in industry agreements.
- Demonstrated experience working within the research environment at a major university or institute or private industry; and ability to work with a variety of public institutions and the capacity to produce creative and innovative solutions and approaches to common problems especially as they relate to intellectual property and licensing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong customer relationship skills, consensus building skills and the ability to cultivate and maintain professional business partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with internal constituencies and external business partners.
- Advanced ability to establish priorities, take ownership and leadership of time-sensitive and complex projects from inception to completion, including developing strategy, implementation and execution of tasks.
- Advanced ability to independently exercise sound judgment and decision making, creativity, problem solving and critical analysis.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands.
- Strong computer skills with ability to work with a variety of database systems; spreadsheets; reporting systems and electronic document management systems.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/fine grasping.
- Occasionally stand, walk, use a telephone, lift, carry, push, pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Rarely writes by hand.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide.
The expected pay range for this position is $175,313-$204,281 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, performance; as well as other business and organization needs such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the unit, department and reporting relationships.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Licensing Manager
Confirm the degree requirement is explicit
Licensing Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations only when the employer requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Review the job posting carefully and ask recruiters to confirm the degree field requirement before applying.
Target industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Pharmaceuticals, technology, entertainment, and financial services sponsor Licensing Manager roles most frequently. These industries handle complex IP and regulatory licensing agreements that genuinely require specialized academic backgrounds, making sponsorship justification straightforward for USCIS.
Request an LCA before your start date
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. Confirm your employer has completed this step and that the certified wage meets prevailing wage requirements for your geographic location and role level.
Document your licensing-specific expertise thoroughly
USCIS scrutinizes Licensing Manager petitions more than engineering roles. Prepare detailed evidence connecting your degree field to licensing responsibilities: contract negotiation, royalty structures, regulatory compliance, or IP portfolio management. Generic management experience alone is unlikely to satisfy specialty occupation requirements.
Consider O-1A if you have recognized industry achievements
Licensing professionals with significant industry recognition, published agreements that set precedent, or leadership in professional associations may qualify for the O-1A visa. This route avoids the H-1B lottery entirely and is worth discussing with an immigration attorney before your next renewal.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates petition timelines
H-1B cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside premium processing windows, plan accordingly. Premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days and is worth requesting when your start date is time-sensitive.
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Find Licensing Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensing Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Licensing Manager roles tied to pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, intellectual property law, or technology licensing tend to qualify more cleanly than general business licensing roles. The petition is stronger when the job description specifies a degree in law, life sciences, business administration, or a directly related field.
What degree backgrounds support a Licensing Manager H-1B petition?
Degrees in law, business administration, intellectual property, life sciences, engineering, or finance are the most commonly accepted backgrounds depending on the industry. A pharmaceutical Licensing Manager typically needs a life sciences or regulatory affairs degree; a technology licensing role aligns with engineering or computer science. The key is that your degree field must have a direct connection to the licensing work you'll be performing, not just a general business background.
How do I find Licensing Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't prominently advertise sponsorship willingness, which makes filtering difficult on general platforms. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you browse Licensing Manager openings from employers with a documented history of sponsoring work visas. Focusing your search there saves significant time compared to manually vetting employers through public filing records.
Are Licensing Manager H-1B petitions at higher risk of a Request for Evidence?
Yes. USCIS historically issues Requests for Evidence more frequently for business and management roles than for STEM roles because the specialty occupation argument is less automatic. A well-documented petition that explains why the specific licensing work requires a particular degree field significantly reduces this risk. Immigration attorneys who specialize in business visa petitions can be particularly useful for this job title.
Can a Licensing Manager role support a green card application?
Yes. Most Licensing Manager positions qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through the EB-2 or EB-3 categories, which require PERM labor certification. Employers initiate the PERM process, which involves documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For Licensing Managers with advanced degrees and specialized expertise, an EB-2 National Interest Waiver is also worth evaluating, since it eliminates the need for employer sponsorship of the PERM process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Licensing Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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