Assistant Director of Business Development
Core
Manage a complex portfolio of life science technologies to identify barriers to commercialization and execute licensing deals.
Role type
Senior IC business development lead (technology transfer)
Builds
Licensed technologies and IP portfolios for academic institutions
Domain
Life sciences + technology transfer
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Technology sourcing, IP portfolio management, deal negotiation, strategic prioritization, faculty partnership
Preferred skills
Experience with academic institutions, advanced degree (Ph.D., MBA, JD)
Technologies
Patent prosecution tools, IP management systems
Responsibilities
Proactively engage with research community to identify emerging technologies; Act as consultant to faculty on commercialization pathways; Oversee end-to-end IP filing and prosecution; Evaluate commercialization opportunities to maximize impact; Cultivate relationships with licensees and VCs to negotiate agreements