Technology Licensing & Partnerships Associate

Broad Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broad Institute is seeking a Licensing Associate to manage communications, market research, and activities related to licensing intellectual property. Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Development and Licensing, you will help evaluate and protect faculty inventions and coordinate with BD professionals, attorneys, and faculty on licensing matters.

Responsibilities include case triage, identifying licensees, drafting term sheets and agreements, and ensuring compliance across internal

Qualifications

• A MS or Ph.D degree in science or engineering preferred.
• At least one year of related experience in university technology transfer office or fast- paced, high-volume organization is preferred.
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter, and highly independent.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, manage time effectively, and work in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to quickly, clearly, and succinctly communicate complex issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills. Good judgment and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to quickly communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly.
• Detailed and deadline-oriented self-starter who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively and thrives in an environment that encourages strategic thinking.
• Excellent people skills and ability to work in a team environment. Ability to interact with a wide range of people and personalities.
• Experience working with Excel and data/database management systems as well as AI/ML tools such as Claude and Gemini.
• A passion for the Broad's mission of propelling the understanding of disease forward and working with a diverse group of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support technology evaluation and assess new inventions, research outputs, and creative portfolios for commercial viability
• Help identify potential licensees and commercialization opportunities
• Intake and respond to initial business development inquiries; gather relevant licensing and collaboration interest information
• Work with the BD team to market portfolio assets and build relationships with industry partners and faculty
• Support role in educating and advising academic researchers on collaboration and licensing matters
• Support role in drafting correspondence, term sheets, license/collaboration agreements, and marketing materials
• Collaborate with the contracts team and transaction counsel on agreements
• Work across internal teams to ensure compliance with licensing practices; participate in stakeholder meetings (faculty, sponsors, joint owners)
• Monitor research collaborations and licensing transactions to ensure compliance
• Support senior BD team members with additional tasks as needed

Skills

MS/PhD in science or engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Excel

Data management

AI/ML tools (Claude, Gemini)

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

MS or PhD in science or engineering

Tools

Excel

Data/database management systems

AI/ML tools Claude and Gemini

Job description

The Broad Institute is seeking a Licensing Associate to manage communications, market research, and activities related to licensing intellectual property. Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Development and Licensing, you will help evaluate and protect faculty inventions and coordinate with BD professionals, attorneys, and faculty on licensing matters.

Responsibilities include case triage, identifying licensees, drafting term sheets and agreements, and ensuring compliance across internal