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Northwestern University

Invention Associate

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/10/2026

Location: Evanston, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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A Marketing Assistant or Associate coordinates marketing and advertising activities for a company. Works to promote a company image and assists with developing and implementing marketing strategies. Interacts with customers and vendors, selects advertising outlets, organizes materials and logistics for trade events or conferences.

$64,392 / year median in Illinois

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Job Description

at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

54050

Department:

Innovation and New Ventures Salary/Grade:

EXS/8

Job Summary:

Invention Associate participates in managing patent prosecution strategy, licensing, and commercialization of select University-generated intellectual property in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences. Works with the Invention Management team to promote the department's mission and business through the development of strong relationships with inventors, legal counsel, prospective and actual licensees, and colleagues. The Invention Associate will focus on creating non-confidential summaries (NCS) of INVO technology and helping to develop leads to market the technologies. They will update and maintain the contact list, actively reach out to companies interested in our technologies, and help facilitate meetings between INVO, the inventors, and outside interested parties. They will generate contacts for all INVO portfolios and work with IMS and senior leaders to identify and connect with the relevant industries with the goal to increase the licensing of NU technologies.

Specific Responsibilities :

Under the direction of Lisa Dhar, Assoc Vice President for INVO, helps the Invention Managers (IMs) develop NCS and manage outreach and marketing of NU technologies to potential industry partners, investors, and other stakeholders including:

Technology Assessment and Positioning:

Collaborate with technology transfer and licensing teams to understand university-developed technologies' technical aspects and commercial potential. Identify unique selling points and competitive advantages of the IP.

Marketing Strategy Development:

Help IMs develop marketing strategies for promoting university technologies and IP portfolios. Manage contact lists in INVO's CRM Assist with creating targeted marketing campaigns tailored to industry sectors and potential licensees.

Outreach and Industry Engagement:

Assist IMs in identifying and engaging with potential industry partners, licensees, and investors through direct outreach and networking events. Help IMs develop relationships with key stakeholders in relevant industries.

Collaboration and Internal Coordination:

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