Director of Business Development

4 days ago


Providence, Rhode Island, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Business Development to lead our technology evaluation and intellectual property management efforts at InsideHigherEd. The successful candidate will have a strong aptitude for technology evaluation, intellectual property protection, and sourcing, negotiating, and executing transactions in the life science arenas of therapeutics, diagnostics, and health information technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Solicit and evaluate invention disclosures from Brown faculty members
  • Identify between IP protection and industry-sponsored research pathways
  • Provide direction to outside counsel and inventors on patent decisions
  • Manage an individual patent budget
  • SOURCE, NEGOTIATE, AND EXECUTE TECHNOLOGY DEALS, INCLUDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSES, INDUSTRY-SPONSORED RESEARCH AGREEMENTS, AND COLLABORATIONS

Qualifications

  • 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 and 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
  • Understanding and facility with intellectual property licensing and industry-sponsored research agreements, including structure, valuation, and negotiation
  • Strong network of technology investors, business development groups, and entrepreneurs to access
  • Ability to communicate effectively 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

Benefits of Working at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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