About Michele O’Shea

A trusted leader in patent and compliance operations with 25 years of experience

supporting universities, research institutes, hospitals, and spinouts.

Michele’s Expertise

Michele O’Shea is a foremost expert in patent and compliance operations for academic technology transfer. For 25 years, she has helped institutions translate complex federal and sponsor requirements into practical, repeatable systems.

Her consulting focuses on invention disclosure management, iEdison reporting, sponsor compliance documentation, and patent data remediation. Michele is known for stabilizing high-volume reporting programs and designing standard operating procedures (SOPs) that keep compliance consistent and audit-ready over time.

She has been an active member of the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) for more than 20 years and has presented nationally on topics related to federal compliance and iEdison reporting.

Michele’s approach combines calm authority with deep operational precision. Institutions trust her to bring structure, reliability, and lasting confidence to their compliance systems.

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Career Experience

Michele O’Shea

Owner, O’Shea Consulting Services, Inc.

Owner, O’Shea Consulting Services, Inc. (2015–Present)

Provides patent and compliance operations consulting for universities, research hospitals, and small businesses. Services include federal compliance reporting, data remediation, SOP development, and staff training. Michele also offers ongoing advisory updates to keep clients informed about regulatory and sponsor compliance changes.

Senior Invention Administrator, Research Ventures and Licensing, Partners Healthcare (2003–2015)

Managed invention disclosures, iEdison submissions, sponsor documentation, and compliance reporting. Built and refined data integrity procedures that strengthened institutional reporting systems.

Patent Administrator, Curis (2002–2003)

Maintained patent and invention records, verified reporting data, and supported licensing documentation for research programs.

Patent Paralegal, Ropes & Gray LLP
(2001–2002)

Handled patent docketing and CPI management. Experience here deepened her understanding of legal workflows but is no longer a service offering due to liability considerations.

Invention Compliance Administrator, MIT Technology Licensing Office (1990–2001)

Processed invention disclosures, managed patent data, submitted federal and sponsor reports, and supported final invention documentation.

15 Years Experience

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Education and Leadership

B.A., English and Sociology – Simmons University

M.A., Intercultural Relations – Lesley University

Leadership and Professional Service

Member and Presenter, Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)

Compliance Committee and federal reporting education programs

Past President, Vice President, and Board Member, DBSA Boston

Nonprofit supporting peer education and advocacy in mental health

Approach and Values

Precision

Every report, disclosure, and compliance document is verified for accuracy and traceability.

Accountability

Clear points of contact, transparent processes, and documented audit trails.

Simplicity

SOPs that are practical, teachable, and easy for internal teams to sustain.

Stability

Systems that remain reliable and audit-ready as research portfolios evolve.

Michele’s values are rooted in building trust through consistency and clarity. She believes that compliance should empower innovation rather than limit it.

How It Works With Michele

Assess

Review your institution’s portfolio, systems, data, and sponsor requirements to identify compliance risks and reporting gaps.

Stabilize

Reconcile invention, patent, and compliance data while establishing a clear and sustainable reporting cadence.

Sustain

Develop SOPs, train staff, and conduct periodic quality control to ensure compliance stability and readiness for audits.

Each engagement is customized based on your portfolio size, internal structure, and sponsor obligations. Michele collaborates closely with internal teams to strengthen operations without adding unnecessary layers of complexity.

How It Works With Michele

Assess

Review your institution’s portfolio, systems, data, and sponsor requirements to identify compliance risks and reporting gaps.

Stabilize

Reconcile invention, patent, and compliance data while establishing a clear and sustainable reporting cadence.

Sustain

Develop SOPs, train staff, and conduct periodic quality control to ensure compliance stability and readiness for audits.

Put a Steady Expert at the Center of Your Compliance Operations

Start with a short consultation to outline goals, current systems, and reporting challenges.
Together, you’ll define a clear plan tailored to your organization’s compliance needs.

Work with Michele

Put a Steady Expert at the Center of Your Compliance Operations

Start with a short consultation to outline goals, current systems, and reporting challenges.
Together, you’ll define a clear plan tailored to your organization’s compliance needs.

Work with Michele

Frequently Asked Questions About Michele O’Shea

Learn More About Michele’s Experience, Expertise, and Approach

What is Michele O’Shea’s professional background?

Michele O’Shea has 25 years of experience in academic technology transfer, patent administration, and federal compliance. She has worked with leading research institutions including MIT, Partners Healthcare, focusing on invention disclosures, iEdison reporting, and sponsor documentation

What inspired Michele to start O’Shea Consulting Services?

After decades of managing compliance operations inside major research organizations, Michele founded O’Shea Consulting Services to provide flexible, expert support to institutions seeking high-level guidance without adding permanent headcount.

What makes Michele a leader in this field?

Her experience bridges both the operational and compliance aspects of patent management. As a long-standing AUTM member and presenter, Michele helps institutions meet federal and sponsor requirements with precision, consistency, and confidence.

Does Michele provide SOP development and staff training?

Yes. Michele develops customized SOPs, job aids, and training sessions that equip teams to maintain compliance independently and effectively.

How does Michele keep clients informed about compliance updates?

Michele tracks federal reporting and sponsor requirement changes through her AUTM involvement and regulatory monitoring. She provides advisory updates to ensure clients remain aligned with current standards.