Licensing Associate

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:


UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location
Omaha, NE


Requisition Number:
Staff_14642


Department
UNeMED Corporation 50001750


Business Unit
Vice Chancellor for Research


Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular


Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM


Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)


Position Summary


The Licensing Associate is a time-limited, entry-level position created to provide an opportunity to develop technology transfer skills by working alongside a team of licensing professionals.

The Licensing Associate will work closely with the Director of Licensing to learn all aspects of technology transfer and commercialization at the University of Nebraska.

In addition to working with UNMC and UNO innovators to receive and evaluate new inventions, will also be responsible for marketing and licensing new technology to industry.

This position is a one year appointment that may be renewed on a yearly basis for a maximum of a 3 year appointment. This position will provide significant training for candidates that have an interest in technology transfer as a career.

As the technology development and commercialization entity for the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), UNeMed is focused on improving healthcare by fostering innovation, advancing biomedical research and engaging entrepreneurs and industry to commercialize novel technologies. UNeMed was established in 1991 and has amassed a diverse portfolio of intellectual property that represents significant advances in biomedical and clinical technology areas such as therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, research tools and software. We have a diverse staff with significant expertise in science, business and law. Our unique approach to technology transfer allows us to offer both researchers and industrial partners unique solutions to complex problems.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Operations


Working Title
Licensing Associate


Job Title
Admin Bus Op Associate (Prof)


Salary Grade
AB16S


Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY


Salary Range
$53,900 - $80,900/annual


Job Requisition Begin Date
04/09/2026


Application Review Date
04/16/2026


Review Date Information:


Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications


Required Education:
Bachelor's degree


If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)


Chemistry, Biology, or other related Life Sciences fields

Required Experience
No Experience


If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Required License
No


If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel


Required Other Computer Applications:
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook


Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


1. Must be able to develop strong working relationships with both UNMC faculty and staff as well as industry and investor representatives.
2. Individual should be highly organized with ability to prioritize effectively and concurrently manage multiple opportunities and relationships with competing deadlines.
3. Exceptional oral, written, communication and analytical skills.

Preferred Education:
Doctoral degree


If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:


PhD advanced degree in business, law or science (Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences).

Preferred Experience:


Experience in Chemistry, Biology or Life Sciences strongly preferred.

Preferred License:
No


If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Preference will be given to relevant business development, technology commercialization, licensing or deal making experience.

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