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Dartmouth College · 1 day ago

Senior Business Development and Licensing Manager- Life Sciences and Digital Health.

Hanover, NH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

Dartmouth College is seeking a Senior Business Development and Licensing Manager to manage intellectual property and commercialize research assets, focusing on life sciences and digital health. The role involves supporting researchers, advancing technology, and developing relationships with industry partners to foster entrepreneurship and innovation.

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Responsibilities

Builds collaborative relationships with faculty and investigators to encourage invention disclosures

Identifies, defines, and protects intellectual property, including analyzing patentability and coordinates applications and prosecution with and manages outside counsel

Conducts market research and evaluates the commercial potential of intellectual property (IP) assets

Partners with inventors to design strategies for IP development and commercialization

Works with researchers to design strategies for commercializing licensable IP through industry partnerships and start-up companies

Conducts market research and evaluates the potential impact and value of Dartmouth intellectual property

Identifies and cultivates relationships with industry sponsors, investors, and potential licensees

Supports new ventures and start-up activity and collaborates with other Dartmouth and external entities to support entrepreneurship

Works strategically with inventors, administrators, attorneys, industry representatives, investors, and community partners to identify market trends and revenue opportunities, and to advance commercialization opportunities

Structures, drafts, and negotiates term sheets, option and license agreements, and IP provisions in industry sponsored research agreements and other IP-related agreements

Manages licensed portfolios, monitors active agreements and ensures compliance with contractual obligations, including through periodic calls, site visits, and review of reports and ongoing monitoring of public documents

Provides guidance on conflicts of interest, export control, and confidentiality issues

Structures, drafts, and oversees joint IP projects and collaborations with other institutions and partners

Develops and delivers educational workshops and informational sessions on IP and commercialization for faculty, students, and staff

Implements policies and strategies for protecting Dartmouth IP and ensuring compliance with federal regulations

Participates in professional development to maintain expertise in technology transfer and emerging industry trends

Contributes to the development of office infrastructure, policies, and procedures to strengthen technology transfer operations

Maintains accurate records of IP and licensing activities; monitors database integrity and reporting accuracy

May supervise and work with interns

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Life sciences expertiseTechnology transfer experienceIntellectual property knowledgeNegotiation skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsEntrepreneurial spiritInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Masters plus 6 or more years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Advanced degree in life sciences or biomedical sciences plus 7 or more years' experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience and expertise in life sciences with a broad technical understanding of diverse scientific areas relating to biomedical research and commercialization and digital healthcare or healthcare informatics

At least 7+ years of relevant experience in academic technology transfer, business development at a for-profit, or with licensing and commercialization of intellectual property (IP) assets

Knowledge of patent law and Federal law and regulations pertaining to intellectual property and academic technology transfer

Passion for development and commercialization of early-stage technologies for societal benefit

Strong interpersonal, storytelling, and presentation skills

Experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating term sheets, options, licenses, and other complex agreements relating to IP. Excellent negotiation skills

Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit. Commitment to advancing inventorship and entrepreneurship among underrepresented constituents

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to recommend and take action with confidence

Proven ability to prioritize and manage a diverse group of activities on a daily basis despite interruptions and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with attention to detail

Highly collaborative and open to diverse approaches to solving complex problems

Tact, professionalism, and demonstrated experience in working with confidential information and solving difficult problems with tact and discretion

Ability to understand and to clearly communicate legal requirements of federal regulations to researchers and other constituencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of computer databases and electronic communications software