IP & Contract Compliance Program Director
Florida State University

Job Info

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Job Title: IP & Contract Compliance Program Director
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 57715
Department

The Office of Commercialization is looking to fill the role of Intellectual Property & Contract Compliance Program Director.

Responsibilities

The Intellectual Property & Compliance Program Director supervises employees in Commercialization with functions including decision support, patent protection, intellectual property and contract compliance, and reporting. These services facilitate appropriate information flow and maintenance of contracts, patents, copyrights, and records among researchers, licensing managers, outside counsel, governmental agencies and other parties to patents and licenses administered by FSU.

Reporting: Oversees a variety of reporting such as intellectual property/patent reports, start-up and licensee reports, general state reporting, federal reporting of Intellectual Property filed on federally sponsored research, AUTM reporting, and additional reporting and analysis for technology transfer activities and projects as needed.

Intellectual Property and Contract Compliance: Analyzes and manages communications from the receipt of an Invention Disclosure Form/Disclosure of Work through the entire prosecution of the patent application. Directs communication with faculty, corporate representatives and other stakeholders regarding IP issues and patent procurement. Supervises and performs docketing for all deadlines in the database for history and tracking activities and deadlines for contracts and intellectual property. Facilitates requisite paperwork for all aspects of domestic and foreign patent and trademarks applications and prosecution. Coordinates payment of maintenance and annuity fees. Serves as liaison with students, staff, faculty researchers, licensing managers and outside counsel to assist with the flow and exchange of information.

Compliance Database: Selects, implements, and manages the database for technology transfer administration, including contracts and intellectual property management and compliance. Ensures security and integrity of database. Coordinates computer support analysis and analyzes data extracts to ensure timely service, including troubleshooting and monitoring department problems, tasks, and deadlines. Work collaboratively with IT in the analysis, development, design and implementation of upgrades or integrated subsystems related to the technology transfer database.

Training and Documentation: Develops, updates and monitors department procedures and training materials pertaining to docketing, IP and Contract Management, IP and Contract Reporting, and the use of database software to increase departmental efficiency.

Relationship management: Takes a pro-active approach in handling job related activities to include teamwork, interaction with departments and vendors, keeping up with commitments, predicting when circumstances may prevent commitment(s) from being met and takes action to reprioritize assignments or modify tasks. Serves as liaison with students, staff, faculty researchers, licensing managers and outside counsel to assist with the flow and exchange of information. Resolves conflicts with faculty, staff, students, companies, and service providers regarding university and patent prosecution procedure and contract compliance.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and six years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to ten years.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Patent paralegal experience in a university or academic institution.
• Experience with technology transfer administration and compliance as it relates to intellectual property filing, administration, and reporting.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

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