Associate Director, Business Development and Licensing
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Overview The Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell University seeks an Associate Director for Business Development and Licensing. Well-qualified candidates will possess prior experience assessing inventions, developing business, and negotiating contracts in the technology transfer field.
The Role: As Associate Director for Business Development and Licensing, you will contribute your forward-thinking perspective to a leadership team driving a comprehensive technology commercialization and partnership program. You will manage a large technology portfolio and serve as the primary liaison with faculty and research staff in designated research areas.
Key Responsibilities Helping faculty and researchers crystallize inventive ideas and disclose inventions, tangible and copyrightable materials to the University
Continuously assessing business needs in target industries by establishing, maintaining, and growing business development contacts with industry and the investment community
Constructing reasonable and fair financial deals for complex intellectual property transactions including IP licenses, inter-institutional agreements, corporate financing documents, industry sponsored research agreements and other related commercial agreements
Supporting the creation and growth of startups based on Cornell technologies
Managing long-term relationships with licensees and startups
Leading a functional team in technology protection, marketing and licensing in selected technology areas with designated authorities by the Executive Director
Mentoring junior team members in the Business Development and Licensing team for technology management and licensing negotiations
Acting as a thought partner to the Executive Director to develop, design, and lead implementation of new strategies, guidelines, and processes to support our office mission
Qualifications Required:
Master’s degree in a science or engineering field and at least 5 years of experience in business development and technology management in industry, venture, or academic technology transfer; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Proven ability to interact with a wide range of people in a professional and ethical manner, including faculty, students, business development professionals, and lawyers with excellent communication skills and proven sensitivity
Ability to manage confidential information
Ability to manage multiple complex and competing priorities and align divergent stakeholders
Preferred (not required):
PhD in science or engineering
Advanced degree in business or law (MBA or JD)
7-10 years of business development experience
CLP certification
Rewards And Benefits This position is located in Ithaca, New York on the campus of Cornell University. The position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that would allow the flexibility to work from outside the office up to two days a week.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays, plus two floating holidays for flexibility in observing faiths and traditions.
Cornell's educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program.
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Additional Information University Job Title: Technology Licensing Professional III
Job Family: Administration | Level: G | Pay Rate Type: Salary | Pay Range: $122,361.00 - $149,552.00
Remote Option Availability: Hybrid
Contact: Kathy McKee — kem342@cornell.edu
EEO and Notice to Applicants No person shall be denied employment on the basis of legally protected status. Cornell University embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. See the Notice to Applicants for more information.
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- Location:
- Northeast Ithaca, NY, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management & Operations