Senior Commercialization and Technology Management Associate

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Senior Commercialization and Technology Management Associate to advance therapeutics from discovery to commercialization. You will partner with faculty innovators to evaluate, protect, and develop IP, leading licensing, startup, and industry partnership opportunities.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills to manage a diverse portfolio of technologies including biologics, vaccines, and cell/gene therapies, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to manage a complex portfolio of technologies and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Technology Evaluation and Commercialization Strategy: Independently manage a portfolio of therapeutic technologies and develop commercialization plans.
• Business Development and Industry Engagement: Develop outreach strategies and cultivate relationships for licensing and collaborations.
• Agreement Negotiation and Licensing Management: Lead drafting and execution of licensing and related agreements.
• Intellectual Property Portfolio Management: Collaborate on IP portfolios, patent filings, and strategic continuations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four years of relevant experience

Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD/JD)

Job description

Senior Commercialization and Technology Management Associate

Division: Baylor Licensing

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid within Greater Houston, TX

Salary Range: $99,213 - $116,721

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The Senior Commercialization and Technology Management Associate - Therapeutics plays a critical role in advancing innovative therapeutics from discovery to commercialization by partnering with faculty innovators to evaluate, protect, and develop Baylor College of Medicine intellectual property. The position leads commercialization activities across a diverse portfolio of therapeutic technologies, including small molecules, biologics, vaccines, immunotherapies, and cell and gene therapies, while developing licensing, startup, and industry partnership opportunities. This Senior role collaborates with researchers, investors, industry partners, and legal counsel to drive intellectual property strategy, negotiate commercialization agreements, and support translational development efforts. As a senior member of the team, the role also provides mentorship to junior staff and contributes to strategic initiatives that advance the innovation and commercialization mission of the BCM Innovation Institute (BCMII). The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication, negotiation, relationship management, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a complex portfolio of technologies and collaborate effectively with faculty, industry partners, investors, and legal counsel.

Job Duties

Technology Evaluation and Commercialization Strategy (30%)

• Independently manages a portfolio of therapeutic technologies arising from Baylor College of Medicine research programs.
• Evaluates invention disclosures, conducts market and competitive assessments, recommends intellectual property protection strategies, and develops commercialization plans.
• Works closely with faculty innovators to identify licensing, translational development, and startup formation opportunities that maximize the potential impact and value of institutional innovations.

Business Development and Industry Engagement (25%)

• Develops and executes outreach strategies to identify and engage biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical organizations, investors, entrepreneurs, and other commercial partners.
• Prepares technology marketing materials, presents opportunities to external stakeholders, and cultivates relationships that facilitate licensing transactions, sponsored research collaborations, and startup creation.
• Represents BCM Innovation Institute at industry meetings, conferences, and partnering events to expand Baylor's commercialization network and opportunities.

Agreement Negotiation and Licensing Management (20%)

• Leads the negotiation, drafting, and execution of licensing and commercialization-related agreements, including license agreements, option agreements, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, and inter-institutional agreements.
• Develops business and financial terms appropriate to the stage of technology development and coordinates with faculty, legal counsel, and external partners to facilitate complex commercialization transactions.

Intellectual Property Portfolio Management (10%)

• Collaborates with inventors, external patent counsel, and Baylor's Office of General Counsel to develop and manage intellectual property portfolios.
• Oversees patent filing and prosecution activities, evaluates patentability and competitive positioning, monitors critical deadlines, and provides strategic recommendations regarding continuation, expansion, licensing, or discontinuation of patent assets.

Post-Agreement Compliance and Portfolio Oversight (5%)

• Monitors active agreements to ensure compliance with diligence obligations, reporting requirements, financial commitments, and development milestones.
• Supports royalty administration, revenue management, and compliance activities associated with federal, state, sponsor, and institutional requirements.
• Maintains accurate records and contributes to institutional reporting and benchmarking

Faculty Relationship Management (5%)

• Serves as a trusted advisor to faculty innovators by providing guidance on intellectual property, commercialization strategy, licensing, and industry engagement.
• Communicates complex scientific, legal, and business concepts in a clear and practical manner and promotes faculty participation throughout the commercialization process.

Leadership, Mentorship, and Strategic Initiatives (5%)

• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior commercialization professionals, fellows, and trainees.
• Contributes to process improvement initiatives, departmental strategic planning, and special projects that advance the mission of the BCM Innovation Institute.
• Supports organizational goals related to technology transfer, startup formation, industry engagement, and commercialization outcomes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S., MBA, Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent)
• Experience in academic technology transfer, biotechnology, pharmaceutical business development, licensing, or related commercialization activities is preferred, with demonstrated success evaluating technologies, developing commercialization strategies, and negotiating licensing transactions.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic development, intellectual property strategy, licensing, business development, and technology commercialization is preferred, including familiarity with biologics, small molecules, vaccines, immunotherapies, and cell and gene therapies.

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.

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.