Technology Licensing & IP Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Technology Licensing Officer to evaluate inventions, guide IP strategy, and manage licensing and sponsored research agreements. You will work with researchers and external counsel to draft and negotiate diverse IP contracts and collaboration agreements.

You will lead AI and software-related licensing discussions, coordinate with the TVO staff, and ensure accurate IP records and billing. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biological Science required; Doctoral degree in Biological Science or JD preferred.
• 5–8 years technology licensing experience in academic, medical center, and/or industrial environments required.
• Knowledge of patent terminology and filing procedures including both U.S. and foreign matters.
• Strong writing and verbal skills and experience with Word, Excel, Outlook as well as solid internet research capabilities (USPTO, EPO, WIPO, Google Patents).
• Willingness to work as a team player; able to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate drafts and maintain intellectual property agreements including licensing, industrially sponsored research, MTA, DTA and related documents.
• Evaluate new invention disclosures and develop strategies to protect inventions; direct outside patent counsel.
• Develop commercialization strategies identifying biotech/pharma/medical device licensees.
• Educate researchers on invention disclosures and IP protection/licensing per BIDMC policies.
• Enter agreements into TVO IP database and assist with intake from the grant portal; reconcile outside patent counsel invoices.

Skills

Technology licensing

Patent knowledge

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Written communications

Education

Master's in Biological Science

JD or PhD preferred

Tools

USPTO databases

EPO / WIPO access

MS Office

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Technology Licensing Officer to evaluate inventions, guide IP strategy, and manage licensing and sponsored research agreements. You will work with researchers and external counsel to draft and negotiate diverse IP contracts and collaboration agreements.

You will lead AI and software-related licensing discussions, coordinate with the TVO staff, and ensure accurate IP records and billing. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.