Evaluate invention disclosures coming from Mayos research and clinical activities and assistance in processing these disclosures and any resulting patent applications: assist in identifying potentially patentable inventions; provide background materials, such as prior art searches; assist in drafting patent applications; assist in evaluating all patent correspondence, including the review of cited art with investigators; assist in right to use searches by identifying and evaluating third party intellectual property requirements; assist in preliminary analysis of patent threats related to current Mayo products; assist in educating Mayo Clinic staff regarding patent issues. Master's degree required, or an advanced degree preferred (e.g., PhD, MD, JD), in business, science, or related relevant field, plus two years specific experience related to the role and area of work: business development, finance/venture capital, technology transfer, venture management, i/p commercialization, licensing, patents, partnerships, business-to-business collaborations, investments, start-up companies and/or sourcing partnering opportunities in the health care, medical/biotechnology or financial/venture capital industries.