Institute for Protein Innovation · 1 day ago
Director of Commercialization
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expThe Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI) is an independent nonprofit research institute focused on advancing protein science and accelerating biomedical discovery. The Director of Commercialization will lead IPI’s business activities, develop strategies for commercial partnerships, and oversee the monetization of the Institute’s intellectual property assets.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive strategy for IPI commercial activities, with particular focus on developing revenue potential in keeping with the Institute’s biomedical research mission
Collaborate with the CEO, CSO, Finance Director and Commercialization Committee (and full Board, when appropriate) during strategy development to test, refine and confirm various assumptions as needed
Develop a multi-year revenue and profitability plan by product/service line, market segment, and client type
Ensure IPI’s commercialization plan is aligned with the Institute’s R&D plan, in coordination with the CSO
Direct business development activities for the Institute to include: Corporate- and academic-sponsored research agreements, Other corporate partnerships and consortia, Commercialization of IPI intellectual property, know-how, and access to key platforms, with emphasis on commercialization of therapeutic antibody candidates and leads, Oversee contract negotiation and execution and management of IPI licenses
Provide oversight of external reagent antibody distribution, Lead IPI’s direct to researcher antibody distribution program, Develop and execute marketing campaign strategies to promote IPI antibody adoption
Develop and implement a targeted market strategy for the Institute’s research services to be developed and operated as extensions of IPI’s research platforms
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of senior-level leadership in life science business teams, including leadership and strategy development in both start-up and growth settings
Significant experience establishing strategic partnerships between providers of life science products and/or services, and biotech or pharma companies
Demonstrated expertise in portfolio management, program management, and project management
Proven track record of developing managers and staff under direct mentorship and supervision
Preferred
Experience with multiple products and/or service lines, and/or at multiple companies or business units
Knowledge of the research antibody market and demonstrated track record in the commercialization of antibody products or other research reagents
Candidates with MBAs
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts and healthcare reimbursement account
401(k) plan with generous 6% employer match – immediately 100% vested
Generous PTO package
Commuter and parking reimbursement
Career development opportunities
Company
Institute for Protein Innovation
The Institute for Protein Innovation (IPI) is pioneering a new approach to scientific discovery and collaboration.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
2017-05-16Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Kenneth Fasman
President and CEO
Timothy A. Springer
Founder
Recent News
2025-07-09
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