Senior Manager (Intellectual Property Management) (Ref. 241010023-IE) | HK Talent Engage

Job description

Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office

Senior Manager (Intellectual Property Management) (Ref. 241010023-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) develop and execute appropriate Intellectual Property (IP) management for harvesting of value and protection of IP;

(b) collaborate with inventors and determine the scope and lead the delivery of the required IP due diligence in relation to invention disclosures from academic staff;

(c) conduct patent search, prepare patent applications, and give professional response to the Office for actions;

(d) prepare written evidence-based recommendations on the potential commercialisation opportunity or alleged IP infringement based upon due diligence;

(e) work closely with external stakeholders such as patent attorneys, funders and external consultants to advise the IP strategies for problem solving and decision making;

(f) establish and maintain productive relationships with the University’s academic and research community to stimulate awareness of IP issues through a variety of communication channels;

(g) manage the IP system for database management, and other IP related matters; and

(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree in a relevant area of Intellectual Property, Law, Science, Life Science, Biomedical Science, Engineering or a discipline with relevant subjects;

(b) have at least eight years of solid professional and relevant experience at supervisory level;

(c) have sound experience in IP matters related to research and technology transfer, including negotiation and management of technology licence agreements;

(d) be highly motivated, result-oriented, and able to work under pressure;

(e) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua); and

(f) possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 24 October 2024 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

*PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.