Finance and Royalties Manager – Tech Transfer Office

MSK

. Manage operational activities related to MSK's patent and royalty portfolio, ensuring accurate administration of intellectual property assets.

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,800 - $164,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing patent and royalty portfolios, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and maintaining accurate records within intellectual property management systems. Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.

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Patent Docketing ExperienceIntellectual Property ManagementRoyalty Administration PrinciplesFinancial Data AnalysisAdvanced Microsoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Patent ProcessesLicensing AgreementsRoyalty ReportingFinancial ReconciliationData AnalysisReport GenerationProcess ImprovementDocumentation ManagementCompliance ReviewAccounting or Bookkeeping

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationCustomer-Service OrientationRelationship-Building

Tools & Technologies

Intellectual Property Management SystemsMicrosoft Office Applications

Industry Keywords

Technology CommercializationOperational EfficiencyFinancial ObligationsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage operational activities related to MSK's patent and royalty portfolio, ensuring accurate administration of intellectual property assets.
Oversee royalty reporting, revenue tracking, payment processing, royalty distributions, and related financial reconciliation activities.
Review and interpret licensing agreements to ensure compliance with financial and reporting obligations.
Monitor critical patent, licensing, and royalty deadlines and maintain accurate records within intellectual property management systems.
Generate reports, analyses, and portfolio metrics to support strategic decision-making and technology commercialization efforts.
Support audits and compliance reviews by maintaining organized documentation and responding to information requests.
Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, data integrity, and portfolio management practices.
Report to the Director, Technology Development and Licensing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working with patent docketing, intellectual property, licensing, or royalty management systems.
Strong understanding of patent processes, intellectual property agreements, and royalty administration principles.
Experience in accounting or bookkeeping either at a tech transfer office or law firm.
Experience analyzing financial data and preparing reports with a high degree of accuracy.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience working with complex datasets.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex workflows simultaneously.
Collaborative mindset with a customer-service orientation and strong relationship-building skills.