Arshdeep Sidhu

Intellectual property and technology commercialization professional with over 15 years of experience spanning academic medical centers, research universities, and law firms. Proven record in full-cycle technology transfer — from invention disclosure through licensing execution — across life sciences, biotech, therapeutics, medical devices, and software. Deep expertise in IP strategy, business development, asset management, and stakeholder engagement.

Assistant Director, Technology Licensing and Business Development - Office of Innovation and Translational Development, Fox Chase Cancer Center - Philadelphia, PA

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

Managed a portfolio of oncology and cancer research technologies, overseeing the full lifecycle of technology transfer and commercialization while leading business development and asset management initiatives.

• Solicited, evaluated, and managed invention disclosures from research faculty and clinicians, assessing scientific merit, patentability, and commercial potential across oncology therapeutics, diagnostics, and research tools.
• Developed and executed commercialization strategies for early- and mid-stage technologies, identifying and engaging prospective licensees, industry partners, and start-up opportunities.
• Drafted, negotiated, and executed license agreements, option agreements, NDAs, and inter-institutional agreements with academic, industry, and pharma partners.
• Led business development efforts to identify and cultivate new industry relationships, expanding the offices' network of commercialization partners in the oncology and life sciences sectors.
• Managed the technology asset portfolio, including conducting market assessments, tracking IP prosecution milestones, and developing marketing materials to actively promote available technologies.
• Supported faculty entrepreneurs in navigating the commercialization process, providing guidance on IP protection, start-up formation, and investor engagement.
• Collaborated with legal counsel on patent prosecution strategy, freedom-to-operate analyses, and agreement compliance for active licenses.

Associate Director, Licensing and Business Development - Office of Biotechnology & Business Development, Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Bronx, NY

(2024-08 - 2025-09)

Managed a portfolio of life science, biotech, and healthcare technologies across the full lifecycle of technology management — from IP identification through commercialization.

• Launched targeted faculty outreach initiatives, including personalized communications with department chairs and tailored presentations, to encourage increased IP disclosures and foster collaboration.
• Established recurring IP Clinics to enhance faculty engagement, increase office visibility, and provide direct support from the technology transfer team.
• Achieved a 20% increase in new IP disclosures through strategic outreach and relationship-building efforts.
• Synthesized scientific and technical data of early-stage inventions to articulate value propositions and commercial impact to entrepreneurs and investment groups.
• Developed and executed commercialization strategies; marketed technologies to industry, pharma, and drug development partners.
• Improved agreement management processes and optimized past revenue distribution, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency.

Senior Licensing Associate - Office of Technology Transfer, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

(2018-07 - 2024-08)

Solicited and assessed invention disclosures from research faculty, clinicians, and staff. Determined the value of intellectual property, developed business terms, and drafted and negotiated license, option, and inter-institutional agreements.

• Managed a portfolio of over 100 technologies spanning therapeutics, drugs, cell and gene therapy, medical devices, research materials, medical software, and copyright subject matter, including patent prosecution management.
• Evaluated prior art and market opportunities for invention disclosures to inform patent strategy decisions.
• Developed marketing materials for the invention portfolio and aggressively pursued licensing opportunities, partnerships, and start-up formations.
• Led efforts to establish an intern program for the OTT and mentored multiple interns over six years.
• Coordinated website updates, refreshed agreement templates, and created formal SOPs for departmental workflows.

Licensing Officer / Intellectual Property Manager - Office for Management of Intellectual Property, University of California, Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA

(2012-11 - 2015-07)

Independently managed inventions from conception to commercialization across UCSC schools, institutes, and centers. Built productive relationships with faculty, attorneys, and industry partners.

• Managed a portfolio of over 75 research and technology commercialization efforts across Biological and Life Sciences, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Astronomy, and Marine Biology.
• Supervised prosecution of patents for over 60 UCSC inventions and managed associated licensing portfolios.
• Negotiated new and pre-existing license agreements resulting in increased royalty income for the campus and associated laboratories.
• Drafted and executed NDAs, letter agreements, option agreements, and IP terms within industry-sponsored research agreements.

Assistant Licensing Officer - Office of Research, University of California, Riverside - Riverside, CA

(2011-02 - 2012-11)

Managed planning, coordination, and licensing of UC technologies across biomedical sciences, entomology, environmental science, engineering, physics, and computer science.

• Managed a portfolio of over 90 UC Riverside research and technology commercialization efforts.
• Supervised patent prosecution for 40 inventions from UC Riverside scientific laboratories.
• Managed business development for 7 venture- and industry-funded faculty start-ups.
• Assisted in IP negotiations for contract and grant-funded programs.

Technology Commercialization Specialist - Office of Research, University of California, Riverside - Riverside, CA

(2008-11 - 2011-02)

Provided programmatic and project management support to the Assistant VC for Technology Commercialization and all Licensing Officers within the Office of Technology Commercialization.

• Handled invention disclosures from assigned departments; collaborated with faculty, attorneys, and external partners to advance commercialization.
• Assisted in fostering and monitoring research relationships with governmental agencies, non-profit foundations, and industry.
• Prepared and executed MTAs, CDAs, NDAs, NCDs, licensing agreements, and related instruments.

Summer Associate - Young & Thompson - Alexandria, VA

(2008-07 - 2008-08)

• Drafted and amended patent claims and specifications; responded to USPTO office actions.
• Assisted in patent infringement litigation and interviews with Patent Examiners at the USPTO.

Master of Intellectual Property - Intellectual Property - Franklin Pierce Law Center (2008-07)

Master of Science (Hons.) - Biotechnology - Panjab University, Department of Biotechnology (2007-04)

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) - Biotechnology - Panjab University, Department of Biotechnology (2005-04)