Technical Officer/ Assistant Manager/ Manager (Intellectual Properties and Technology Transfer)
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Technical Officer/ Assistant Manager/ Manager (Intellectual Properties and Technology Transfer)
Technology / Innovation
Full-time
Hong Kong
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Job Function
- Regulatory Affairs & Legal
Discipline
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Data Science
- Medical Sciences
Years of Experience
- 0-3 years
Job Details
Description
Applications are invited for appointment as Technical Officer/ Assistant Manager/ Manager (Intellectual Properties and Technology Transfer) for managing the IP assets, technology transfer and other matters relating to the inventions of ABIC.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with patent attorneys to prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications, managing patent portfolios, and ensuring timely renewals
- Handling ABIC’s intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, datasets, copyrights, and trade secrets, and operating mechanisms for their protection and management.
- Facilitating the transfer of technology from research to commercial applications through licensing agreements, research contracts, joint-laboratory agreements, and other mechanisms.
- Compiling reports to university management teams, funding agencies and government departments.
- Writing, editing, reviewing and maintaining relevant legal documents.
- Keeping track of income generation, accounts receivables, and cost incurred relating to the use of ABIC’s IP assets, such as royalties, spin-off company equities, milestone payments, etc.
- Conducting due diligence in connection with transactions, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, laws and regulations
- Providing training to ABIC members on IP-related matters
- Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by supervisor(s)
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field, such as life science, medical enring, or a related discipline
- Highly familiar with legal document handling, and excellent in professional business English writing
- A diploma/ professional certificate/ postgraduate qualification in intellectual property laws would be highly advantageous.
- A minimum of two years of experience in intellectual property management, technology transfer, or a related field, preferably within a university or research institution setting.
- Demonstrated experience in handling diverse IP portfolios, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, datasets, and trade secrets.
- Familiarity with relevant IP laws, regulations, government policies, and university best practices in Hong Kong and internationally.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese is essential.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- May require collaborative working modes in different labs and physical locations
Additional Information
ABIC Ref.: H01/2025/0310
The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purpose. The personal data may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.
About the Company
Overview
The mission of the Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre is to accelerate progress in translating advanced biomedical instrumentation from research and development into real-world healthcare solutions that benefit people in Hong Kong and around the world. The Centre aims to foster collaboration among top-notch engineers, scientists and clinicians in the US and Hong Kong to develop next-generation microfluidics and low-cost instrumentation technologies. It also takes advantage of Hong Kong’ s vibrant start-up community to commercialise the research work tailored for Asian patients.