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Rochester, Minnesota, Us

Leads Mayo Clinic’s strategic BD efforts and related investments.

Rochester, Minnesota, Us

Rochester, Minnesota, Us

RGCB is an autonomous biomedical research institution legally affiliated to Dept. of Biotechnology (“DBT”) of the Govt. of India (similar to NIH in the US). By retaining me as Consultant, RGCB aimed to build a department that will protect, manage and commercialize its IP. This consulting position involved creating best practice IP policies and procedures for RGCB (including standard operation protocols/processes for invention disclosure, IP ownership and assignment, IP evaluation, revenue sharing with inventors, external collaborations with for-profit and academic entities, conflict of interest management, document retention, data management, Govt. reporting, etc.), developing an initial patent budget with guidelines/parameters for periodic revisions, assisting the selection of external patent counsel, assisting the hiring and training of employees who will run the IP operation in the long-term, developing and reviewing matrices to evaluate employee performance, developing agreement templates and procedures for proper legal oversight, assisting the development of successful technology commercialization/economic development strategies, and advising and educating RGCB researchers/students regarding the complex processes involved in IP protection and commercialization.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation ("OMRF") has a long history of successfully translating medical technologies from "bench to bedside" for the benefit of patients. Drugs developed from OMRF research include Xigris (by Eli Lilly), Ceprotin (by Baxter) and Soliris (by Alexion Pharma). Some of the successful companies established based on OMRF technologies include Alexion, Bioenvision (acquired by Genzyme), Comentis (partnered with Astellas Pharma), Crescendo Biosciences (acquired by Myriad Genetics), Selexys Pharma (partnered with Novartis) and Targazyme. The VP of Technology Ventures is in-charge of the development/commercialization of OMRF's intellectual property/technologies, the management of the innovation fund that is allocated to such technology development efforts, and leading a team of highly qualified professionals dedicated to this mission. Office of Technology Ventures is also responsible for developing industry collaborations that are synergistic to OMRF's research capabilities, and for expanding OMRF's footprint/reach by commercializing its capabilities to provide research and clinical services.

Bastille is an international technology commercialization operation that performs valuation analysis, business strategy, marketing, licensing and litigation management for its clients. Bastille works closely with Fish & Richardson, which is consistently ranked as one of the best IP law firms in the world.

Rochester, Minnesota, Us

In addition to the duties of a Technology Licensing Manager (TLM), this role had the task of mentoring other TLMs and professionals at MCV to advance their individual skills/professional development, and was expected to focus on strategic initiatives/special projects that are of priority to MCV (like initiatives on strategic business development, "white-space" deal creation, technology investment fund, business incubator and economic development) and the clinical practice/patient care initiatives of Mayo Clinic. This position led inter-institutional assignments or fellowships focused on best practice methodologies and the efforts of MCV’s business development, compliance, audits etc. Also, Sr. Licensing Manager was the primary MCV contact and resource for intellectual property (“IP”) related scholarly sessions internally within Mayo Clinic, and externally to various industry societies (LES, AUTM, BIO, DDW, RSNA etc.). This position led international collaborations and unique funding efforts of MCV.Was a member of Mayo Clinic’s Conflict of Interest (“COI”) Review Board (and it’s Executive Committee) from 2011, which administers and manages COI issues for the whole institution.

Rochester, Minnesota, Us

Responsibilities include the protection of a variety of biomedical inventions from Mayo Clinic's research/clinical activities and their evaluation for commercial potential, developing and implementing technology commercialization and business development strategies (including spin-off/start-up Co. activities), managing the patent process, developing collaborations with commercial partners, drafting/negotiating complex agreements, managing relationships with industry, and advising Mayo physicians/scientists regarding the complex processes involved in intellectual property protection and technology commercialization business.

Working closely with the senior management of Targazyme to develop/commercialize technologies that enhance and expand the use of non-embryonic stem cells (e.g.: from cord blood) in transplant. Responsibilities included soliciting & securing seed/angel/VC investments, assisting Targazyme to secure non-dilutive grant funding (e.g.: SBIR/STTR grants), commercial evaluation of new technologies for portfolio expansion, developing successful strategies for intellectual property acquisition/licensing, and identifying strategic collaborators to facilitate synergistic relationships.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Responsibilities included monitoring & protecting OMRF’s IP rights, coordinating patent activities, marketing & commercializing technologies (including strategy development), interacting with potential licensees/collaborators & investors, dealing with government/private funding agencies, drafting/negotiating complex agreements, technology valuation, commercial feasibility evaluation, preparing business plans, soliciting & facilitating research collaborations/sponsored research, and coordinating economic development activities with chamber of commerce and State agencies. Was actively involved in establishing several spin-off companies based on OMRF technologies (incorporation/ management/investment solicitation/compliance monitoring etc.) and using creative spin-off models (e.g.: America Stem Cell Inc, Crescendo Biosciences Inc, HealthAide Inc, Otologic Pharma etc.). Actively participated in advancing biomedical start-ups through various stages of pre-clinical and clinical development (up to Phase I clinical trials). Was in charge of OMRF’s efforts to establish strategic alliances & partnerships with international research organizations, clinical trial facilities and biotech companies.

Formulation & implementation of SAV's marketing and licensing strategies.

Formulating/implementing licensing strategies for a patented software. Was involved in its T-mark registration.

Business law practice

Ll.M (Master Of Laws), Intellectual Property, Commerce & Technology Laws

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Ll.B, Professional Law Degree (Equivalent To A J.D.)