Lead, Life Sciences Technology Commercialization

Brown University; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University seeks an Assistant Director of Business Development to lead a portfolio of life science technologies and drive commercialization, partnering with faculty and external counsel throughout IP filing and licensing processes.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Development, this role demands strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and strong negotiation skills to advance Brown’s technology roadmap.

Qualifications

• Experience with technology transfer and IP practices.
• Ability to resolve complex, multi-stakeholder issues.
• Collaborate across departments to influence decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication of technical/financial data.

Responsibilities

• Technology sourcing and discovery to identify high-potential inventions.
• Faculty partnership to provide strategic commercialization guidance.
• IP portfolio management and prosecution with external counsel.
• Strategic portfolio prioritization to maximize impact.
• Marketing, outreach and deal execution with licensees and partners.

Skills

Technology transfer

IP strategy

Stakeholder management

Deal negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred (PhD, MBA, JD)

Job description

Brown University seeks an Assistant Director of Business Development to lead a portfolio of life science technologies and drive commercialization, partnering with faculty and external counsel throughout IP filing and licensing processes.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Development, this role demands strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and strong negotiation skills to advance Brown’s technology roadmap.