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Short Description The Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Specialist manages the administration and maintenance of Cooper University Health's worldwide intellectual property portfolio (involving patents, copyrights, trademarks and licensing), as well as preparation of legal documents and providing other documentation and compliance support. The position also provides the opportunity to learn about and contribute to all steps in the technology transfer processs, from prior art searching, market assessment, licensing and venture creation.
The ideal candidate is energetic, able to work independently and with a team, flexible, and highly organized with an extreme attention to detail. The successful incumbent must be able to juggle multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and a positive attitude. This position reports to the Cooper Innovation Center Director and will be located on the campus of Cooper University Health in Camden, New Jersey.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field
- Demonstrated experience and/or demonstrated interest in technology transfer and IP prosecution matters
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Strong communication skills across multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrated experience with event planning or event support
- Demonstrated experience using office software such as databases, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email
- Strong problem solving skills
The preferred candidate will have an educational background in or related field to medicine, the natural sciences, business, information technology or engineering with a degree or continuing to persue a degree with an interest in technology transfer. A candidate with paralegal training will also be given preferred consideration.
Experience Required Completion of a Bachelor degree with in a field related to medicine, the natural sciences, business, information technology or engineering.
Demonstrated interest in technology development or technology transfer.
Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
Preferred:
Graduate degree in a STEM field or demonstrated experience and aptitude in research.