Physical Sciences Tech Transfer & Biz Dev Lead

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,493 - 114,991; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Business Development Manager for Physical Sciences in New York, NY. The role oversees disclosures, IP protection, and transfer of NYU technologies to the marketplace, focusing on physical sciences, software, medical devices, and digital health.

The successful candidate will evaluate inventions, identify commercial partners, and negotiate licenses and research agreements with faculty and industry partners, driving new commercialization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, developing and marketing of new technologies and negotiating research and license agreements, or related activities.
• Excellent administrative, negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills necessary.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management, academic scientists, and executives from industry, and to achieve consensus and promote long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Researchers: Meet with researchers to understand their work, inform them about intellectual property considerations, and encourage invention disclosures.
• Communication and Relationships: Demonstrate excellent cooperation, collaboration, and communication with all NYULH employees. Communicate directly with Principal Investigators (PIs) and other scientists, and coordinate the delivery of results to external collaborators. Ensure accurate, clear, and confidential communication to respond appropriately, address inquiries, and relay necessary information effectively.
• Investor Outreach: Conduct outreach to venture capital firms, investor groups, and entrepreneurs, maintaining awareness of investment trends. Provide guidance to interns developing business plans for NYU technologies
• Monitoring and Compliance: Monitor signed agreements with companies to stay informed of changes in company focus, personnel, or resources, and the status of ongoing research, product development, and protection of follow-on inventions. Maintain long-term relationships, ensure compliance with agreements, and identify when amendments are necessary.
• Negotiation of Agreements: Negotiate license and research agreements with companies in consultation with the inventor/PI, Senior Director of Life Sciences Technology Transfer, and Executive Director. Responsibilities include negotiating key terms, drafting agreements from approved templates, and finalizing the agreements. Maintain long-term relationships with industry partners, seek consensus with faculty on licensing strategies, and use clear language to avoid misunderstandings. Aim for mutually beneficial terms that adhere to University policies while ensuring attractive returns for both parties.
• Research and Development Interests: Research and assess companies active research and development interests. Schedule meetings with company representatives and attend conferences to network with personnel responsible for technology licensing and business development

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

PhD, MS and/or MBA

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Business Development Manager for Physical Sciences in New York, NY. The role oversees disclosures, IP protection, and transfer of NYU technologies to the marketplace, focusing on physical sciences, software, medical devices, and digital health.

The successful candidate will evaluate inventions, identify commercial partners, and negotiate licenses and research agreements with faculty and industry partners, driving new commercialization initiatives.