Hybrid Technology Commercialization & Licensing Associate

Baylor College of Medicine; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Commercialization and Technology Management Associate to evaluate, protect, market, and commercialize innovations from BCM research and clinical activities. You will collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and internal teams to translate diagnostics, devices, software, and AI into patient-benefiting products.

This hybrid, Houston-based role offers exposure to technology transfer, portfolio management, licensing, and market-entry strategies, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Commercialization and Technology Management Associate to evaluate, protect, market, and commercialize innovations from BCM research and clinical activities. You will collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and internal teams to translate diagnostics, devices, software, and AI into patient-benefiting products.

This hybrid, Houston-based role offers exposure to technology transfer, portfolio management, licensing, and market-entry strategies, with