<p>At the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in energy technologies, national security, artificial intelligence, and more to find innovative solutions for a better tomorrow. The Science and Technology Partnerships and Outreach (S&amp;TPO) Directorate helps our researchers catalyze partnerships, capture new opportunities, and connect to the innovation ecosystem to ensure U.S competitiveness and economic security.  Intellectual Property (IP) and Commercialization Team within S&amp;TPO brings significant impact and value to Argonne and DOE from commercial partnerships that advance industrial adoption of Argonne technologies, innovations, and intellectual property.</p><p></p><p>Intellectual Property and Commercialization Manager (ICM) is a highly visible and collaborative position that brings significant impact and value to Argonne and DOE.  Successful candidate will bring their extensive experience and solid track record of developing and commercializing IP and forging industry partnerships at a research facility, university, or industry.  This position will focus on artificial intelligence, advanced computing and software, cybersecurity, modeling and simulation tools for energy-related applications in energy, grid, and transportation systems, but may also support other areas and lab strategic initiatives, as needed.  This role has a hybrid schedule and anticipates frequent on-site interactions at Argonne’s campus in Lemont.</p><p></p><p><b>In this role, you will:</b></p><ul><li><p>Cultivate new and grow strategic industry research partnerships</p></li><li><p>Develop, commercialize, and manage Argonne’s intellectual property assets</p></li><li><p>Negotiate licenses and related terms in collaborative research agreements</p></li><li><p>Align technical scope, IP, and other key terms with Contracts and Legal teams</p></li><li><p>Work closely with Argonne’s Sponsored Research on required reviews and approvals</p></li><li><p>Manage post-signature relationships, identify and pursue additional opportunities</p></li><li><p>Partake in training of Argonne’s research community on IP and partnerships best practices</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with and mentor junior team members.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Position Requirements</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Minimum of 10 years of experience in intellectual property partnerships or licensing</span></p></li><li><p><span>Tech transfer or industry partnerships experience, including IP generation, market assessment, identifying and pursuing commercial pathways </span></p></li><li><p><span>Track record of negotiating IP agreements for IP value and impact to the organization</span></p></li><li><p><span>Prior academic research or industry technical experience, especially at or working with Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Management of cross-functional relationships with R&amp;D staff, business and legal partners</span></p></li><li><p><span>Solid business negotiation, communication, organizational, and project management skills</span></p></li><li><p><span>Degree in computer science, engineering, or related scientific or technical fields </span></p></li><li><p><span>This is a hybrid role with at least 2-3 days per week on site and occasional domestic travel</span></p></li><li><p>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Technical (PT)<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Profile</b></p>Business Development/Tech Transfer 5<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $125,060.00 - $197,286.57.<h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;">Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  </p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.</p>

Intellectual Property and Commercialization Manager

<p>At the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in energy technologies, national security, artificial intelligence, and more to find innovative solutions for a better tomorrow. The Science and Technology Partnerships and Outreach (S&amp;TPO) Directorate helps our researchers catalyze partnerships, capture new opportunities, and connect to the innovation ecosystem to ensure U.S competitiveness and economic security.&nbsp; Intellectual Property (IP) and Commercialization Team within S&amp;TPO brings significant impact and value to Argonne and DOE from commercial partnerships that advance industrial adoption of Argonne technologies, innovations, and intellectual property.</p><p></p><p>Intellectual Property and Commercialization Manager (ICM) is a highly visible and collaborative position that brings significant impact and value to Argonne and DOE.&nbsp; Successful candidate will bring their extensive experience and solid track record of developing and commercializing IP and forging industry partnerships at a research facility, university, or industry.&nbsp; This position will focus on artificial intelligence, advanced computing and software, cybersecurity, modeling and simulation tools for energy-related applications in energy, grid, and transportation systems, but may also support other areas and lab strategic initiatives, as needed.&nbsp; This role has a hybrid schedule and anticipates frequent on-site interactions at Argonne’s campus in Lemont.</p><p></p><p><b>In this role, you will:</b></p><ul><li><p>Cultivate new and grow strategic industry research partnerships</p></li><li><p>Develop, commercialize, and manage Argonne’s intellectual property assets</p></li><li><p>Negotiate licenses and related terms in collaborative research agreements</p></li><li><p>Align technical scope, IP, and other key terms with Contracts and Legal teams</p></li><li><p>Work closely with Argonne’s Sponsored Research on required reviews and approvals</p></li><li><p>Manage post-signature relationships, identify and pursue additional opportunities</p></li><li><p>Partake in training of Argonne’s research community on IP and partnerships best practices</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with and mentor junior team members.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Position Requirements</b></p><ul><li><p><span>Minimum of 10 years of experience in intellectual property partnerships or licensing</span></p></li><li><p><span>Tech transfer or industry partnerships experience, including IP generation, market assessment, identifying and pursuing commercial pathways </span></p></li><li><p><span>Track record of negotiating IP agreements for IP value and impact to the organization</span></p></li><li><p><span>Prior academic research or industry technical experience, especially at or working with Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Management of cross-functional relationships with R&amp;D staff, business and legal partners</span></p></li><li><p><span>Solid business negotiation, communication, organizational, and project management skills</span></p></li><li><p><span>Degree in computer science, engineering, or related scientific or technical fields </span></p></li><li><p><span>This is a hybrid role with at least 2-3 days per week on site and occasional domestic travel</span></p></li><li><p>Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Family</b></p>Professional Technical (PT)<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Profile</b></p>Business Development/Tech Transfer 5<p></p><p></p><p><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p></p><p></p><p><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p></p><p></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $125,060.00 - $197,286.57.<h3></h3><p></p><p><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. &nbsp;</p><p></p><p>All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. &nbsp;Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. &nbsp;Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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