LifeArc | Intellectual Property

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to LifeArc. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to LifeArc. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us. Practise your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced1-2 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

Welcome to the Intellectual Property Virtual Experience Programme! We are thrilled to have you here.

We are a self-funded, non-profit medical research organisation focused on advancing early science into health solutions for patients. We partner with scientists, clinicians, and industry experts to translate promising discoveries into medical breakthroughs, particularly in areas of unmet need. Our work spans translational science, technology transfer, and strategic partnerships that accelerate innovation while keeping patient impact in mind.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a technology transfer associate and complete tasks that replicate the work that our team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in IP risk identification, agreement analysis, stakeholder communication, and internal IP management.

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career with us.

*Disclaimer:
For the purposes of this simulation, the organisation LifeArc is referred to as Judd Street Innovations. All content remains grounded in real-world practice and reflects typical responsibilities and workflows within the sector.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Critical Thinking

Risk Assessment

Scientific Communication

Strategic Analysis

Document Review

Information Synthesis

Professional Communication

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Intro & Scenario

Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.

Your role

You are a technology transfer associate working with the Partnerships team.
You support researchers in protecting and managing IP related to scientific innovations, ensuring promising discoveries have a clear path to commercialisation.
You have just been asked to assist with a new case involving a diagnostic tool for early-stage cancer detection.
You are still early in your career, but this is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of IP strategy and contribute to real-world impact.

Your goal

Your primary task is to review the invention disclosure and assess the risks and protection options, drawing on insights from a patent attorney.
You will also help manage the legal and administrative steps needed to safeguard the innovation, including reviewing key agreements and communicating the next steps to the research team.

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