Jonathan Jensen

Jonathan Jensen is a strategic partnerships professional with a strong focus on advancing products that enhance people's lives.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, and boasts over 16 years of expertise in academic/industry partnerships, licensing, IP strategy, alliance management, innovation management, and start-up formation.

Jonathan is a Certified Licensing Professional™ and a Registered Patent Agent, bringing a wealth of experience in managing IP strategy for diverse portfolios encompassing diagnostics, therapeutics, reagents, and software.

His skills include market analysis, due diligence, business case development, negotiation, contract drafting, and relationship management for both in- and out-licensing deals, along with a deep understanding of patent analytics and life-cycle portfolio management.

Passionate about family, coaching kids' sports teams, science & technology, obstacle course/Spartan racing, soccer, and meditation, Jonathan Jensen's dedication to strategic partnerships and IP management shines through his work as the Director of Licensing at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.