Commercialization and Technology Management Associate

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commercialization and Technology Management Associate at Baylor College of Medicine supports evaluation, protection, marketing, and commercialization of IP from BCM’s research and clinical activities. Working closely with faculty, industry partners, and internal stakeholders, you translate innovations into products improving patient care.

This hybrid Houston-based role provides broad exposure to biomedical innovation and IP management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between BCM faculty, researchers, clinicians, and external partners to support technology commercialization activities.
• Evaluate invention disclosures and conduct market, competitive, and commercial assessments for technologies in diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, software, and artificial intelligence.
• Coordinate patent-related activities with legal counsel, monitor intellectual property deadlines, maintain portfolio records, and support licensing transactions.
• Monitor licensee obligations, royalty reporting, invoicing, and contractual milestones.
• Develop technology marketing materials, identify prospective licensees and industry partners, and support outreach efforts to advance commercialization opportunities for BCM innovations.
• Develop commercialization plans and market-entry strategies for emerging technologies.
• Stay informed on trends and best practices in technology transfer, intellectual property, and healthcare innovation.
• Participate in BCMII initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional activities that advance the commercialization of BCM technologies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Commercialization and Technology Management Associate
Division: Baylor Licensing
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Location: Hybrid within Greater Houston, TX
Salary Range: $79,092 - $93,049
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Commercialization and Technology Management Associate supports the evaluation, protection, marketing, and commercialization of intellectual property generated through Baylor College of Medicine’s research and clinical activities. The role works closely with faculty, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to help translate innovations into products and services that improve patient care and human health. Primary responsibilities focus on technologies related to diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, software, and artificial intelligence, supporting invention assessment, licensing, and technology transfer activities throughout the commercialization lifecycle. This hybrid Houston-based position offers broad exposure to biomedical innovation and opportunities for professional growth in technology commercialization and intellectual property management.

Job Duties

Relationship Management

• Serve as a liaison between BCM faculty, researchers, clinicians, and external partners to support technology commercialization activities.
• Provide guidance on intellectual property, licensing, and commercialization processes, and facilitate communication throughout the innovation lifecycle.

Technology Evaluation & Commercialization

• Evaluate invention disclosures and conduct market, competitive, and commercial assessments for technologies in diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, software, and artificial intelligence.
• Develop recommendations regarding patent protection, licensing, startup formation, and commercialization strategies.

Intellectual Property & Licensing Administration

• Coordinate patent-related activities with legal counsel, monitor intellectual property deadlines, maintain portfolio records, and support licensing transactions.
• Assist with the preparation, negotiation, and administration of technology transfer agreements and related documentation.

Portfolio Management & Compliance

• Monitor licensee obligations, royalty reporting, invoicing, and contractual milestones.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare portfolio reports and metrics, and coordinate with finance, compliance, investigators, and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.

Business Development & Marketing

• Develop technology marketing materials, identify prospective licensees and industry partners, and support outreach efforts to advance commercialization opportunities for BCM innovations.
• Assist in developing commercialization plans and market-entry strategies for emerging technologies.

Professional Development & Team Support

• Stay informed on trends and best practices in technology transfer, intellectual property, and healthcare innovation.
• Participate in BCMII initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional activities that advance the commercialization of BCM technologies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, technical, or business field with experience in healthcare technologies, technology commercialization, intellectual property, business development, or innovation management.
• Advanced degree (MBA, M.S., Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience evaluating technical innovations and supporting patenting, licensing, or commercialization activities in academia, industry, startups, consulting, or technology transfer environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and a customer-focused approach.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 26235

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.