Intellectual Property Director - Oakland, CA, Job ID 81874

Intellectual Property Director - Oakland, CA, Job ID 81874

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

This position is posted as an Intellectual Property Director 2, but an Intellectual Property Director 1 may be considered depending on the level of experience of the hired applicant.

Department Summary :

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of UC research and education to all 58 counties of California. UC ANR employs more than 1,600 academic and staff personnel and operates with an annual budget exceeding $300 million. We manage 10 Research and Extension Centers across the state and are present in every county and across all UC campuses, working with communities, farmers, ranchers, youth, and policymakers to develop practical, science-based solutions. Our programs advance sustainable agriculture, healthy food systems, natural resources, youth development, and community resilience, improving the lives of all Californians.

Position Summary :

This position will utilize best practices in intellectual property and technology transfer to ensure that discoveries and innovations emerging from UC ANR research and outreach continue to benefit the people of California and beyond.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department for this position is IMM Office Associate Vice President - Business Operations. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale :

Intellectual Property Director 1 : $134,200 / year to $198,800 / year

Intellectual Property Director 2 : $171,000 / year to $258,300 / year

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for the Intellectual Property Director 2 position is $150,000 to $210,000.

Job Posting Close Date :

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 10 / 28 / 2025.

Key Responsibilities :

40%

Strategic Leadership, Policy, and Governance

• Provides strategic direction and plays a key role in developing institution-wide policies related to intellectual property, patents, licensing, and conflicts of interest.
• Advises senior leadership on policy exceptions and high-level legal or operational issues.
• Exercises delegated authority for contracts and major organizational decisions involving finance, staffing, and compliance.
• Interacts with senior management to ensure alignment across departments and functional areas.
• Approves or provides input on settlements of legal disputes.

40%

Industry, External Relations, and Technology Exchange

20%

Organizational Development and Capacity Building

Requirements :

Preferred Skills :

Special Conditions of Employment :

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

To apply, please visit : https : / / careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu / psc / ucanr / EMPLOYEE / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=81874&PostingSeq=3&SiteId=17&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant

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