Director of Business Development

17 hours ago

Providence, United States Brown University Full time
Job Description:

Brown Technology Innovations is focused on putting Brown technology first by commercialization and service to our customers. We adhere to core values of promptness, transparency and accountability. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director position focuses on serving two customers - the inventors who make Brown technology and the investors, companies and entrepreneurs who commercialize it. The Director must have aptitude in technology evaluation, intellectual property protection; and sourcing, negotiating and executing transactions in the life science arenas of therapeutics, diagnostics and health information technology.

Responsibilities

Technology Evaluation and Intellectual Property Management
  • Soliciting and evaluating invention disclosures from Brown faculty members.
  • Identifying between IP protection and industry sponsored research pathways.
  • Aptitude for making prompt decisions on patent filings by utilizing patentability and market data.
  • Providing direction to outside counsel and inventors on patent decisions.
  • Will have accountability for an individual patent budget.
Sourcing, negotiation and execution of technology deals
  • Network to develop new leads.
  • Understand, synthesize and effectively communicate technology in both verbal and written formats.
  • Have an established track record of technology deals including intellectual property licenses, industry sponsored research agreements and collaborations.
  • Source and drive deals towards execution and will have accountability around the metrics of the deal process including sourcing (engagement, NDAs), negotiation (termsheets, drafts) and execution (deal volume and amounts).
Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Education in relevant technical fields (science, engineering, etc.)
  • Advanced technical or business or law degree
  • 10 years of experience in business development, innovation management, technology commercialization, or equivalent
  • Experience working in or with academic institutions a plus.
Job Competencies
  • Aptitude in patent prosecution; genuine interest in early-stage technology development and markets.
  • Proven advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively convey technical, legal, and financial information.
  • Understand and facility with intellectual property licensing and industry sponsored research agreements including structure, valuation, and negotiation.
  • The Director should have a sizeable network of technology investors, business development groups and entrepreneurs to access.
  • Work requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with diverse internal and external constituencies at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently on detailed analysis of complex policies, problem solving and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.


Additional Information

Applicants are asked to include a resume with their application.

We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship for this position.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-08-12

Job Posting Title:
Director of Business Development

Department:
Brown Technology Innovations

Grade:
Grade 13

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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