Intellectual Property Due Diligence Officer

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

Location / Campus: South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Job summary

Are you a highly motivated individual looking to apply your knowledge of intellectual property and contracts as part of a team, to commercialise discoveries arising from Imperial's research? Join us and contribute to generating major impact across one of the World's leading universities.

As an IP Due Diligence Officer, you will use your knowledge to establish ownership, and review funding contracts and resolve encumbrances relating to intellectual property generated at Imperial College. You will work with teams across Imperial's Enterprise Division, to advise on any obligations relating to the IP portfolio prior to its commercialisation, while supporting Imperial's technology commercialisation activities. You will also report to funding partners and joint-owners, to meet third party obligations and resolve encumbrances.

Enterprise is the College's Division dedicated to industry interactions and academic business ventures. It is a dynamic, fast-paced division that drives forward strategically important commercial engagements, enhancing the College's core mission, particularly in technology transfer and industry collaborations.

Duties and responsibilities

You will be responsible for handling a portfolio of IP cases arising from Imperial research progressing them through IP due diligence to identify third party obligations prior to commercialisation.

As a service provider, your main duties will include:

  • Reviewing of inventor funding terms and conditions and relevant research contracts, to assess and advise on encumbrances and obligations
  • Ensuring all relevant information on the IP due diligence of a case is captured and recorded and that the process is completed prior to assignment of IP
  • Maintaining a close relationship with the IPC teams to ensure prioritisation of IP due diligence work meets commercial priorities
  • Notifying funders and negotiating third-party rights to resolve encumbrances identified during the IP due diligence review
  • Acting in an advisory capacity to different teams, in relation to research funding IP terms, particularly with respect to major charity funders and revenue distribution models;

Essential requirements

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Experience in a contract or licensing support role, corporate legal support or licence management role in a university or commercial environment.
  • An understating of Intellectual Property
  • Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise work for self and others;
  • Have a methodical and organised approach to work
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
  • Have a good solid understanding of Microsoft Excel and databases or Customer Relationship Management systems

Further information

Please apply with an application form via the online system. CVs without a completed application form will not be considered.

For further information, contact Dina Daley, EA/ Office Manager at

Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

More information is available on the following web page: Work Location Framework | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

Closes: 9th June 2024

£44,309 to £53,558 per annum

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