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The Associate Director of Licensing with TIDO will negotiate transfer of Children’s research innovations to corporate partners for product development. Manage IP portfolio, oversee outside patent counsel, and make strategic investment decisions in patents/applications. They will lead and close complex industrial sponsored research and commercialization deals. Develop commercialization strategies and negotiate high-value, complex agreements. Manage major office-wide initiatives and high-profile projects while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder relationships. Mentor junior staff in negotiating simple agreements and independently leads complex business negotiations.
Job Responsibility:
Technology & Disclosure Management: Receives and organizes innovations
evaluates commercial potential based on IP strength, development stage, and market opportunity
Patent & IP Portfolio Oversight: Manages patent strategy with outside counsel, guides go/no-go decisions, and values IP for corporate transactions
Agreement Negotiation (Simple & Complex): Drafts and negotiates NDAs and similar agreements independently
leads strategy and execution for term sheets, licenses, options, and sponsored research agreements
Faculty & Start-Up Relationship Management: Serves as faculty ambassador, manages startup-related matters, and collaborates with legal and conflict-of-interest teams
Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement: Navigates complex negotiations and disputes, leads cross-functional initiatives, and works with senior leadership to execute strategic programs
Commercialization & Team Leadership: Develops commercialization strategies with business development leaders and mentors team members in structuring and negotiating agreements
Requirements:
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business or Law
7 years of direct experience required in scientific/technology evaluation, business development/marketing, patents or similar
Proven ability to negotiate complex, high-value deals
Strong mentorship skills and teamwork in a matrixed environment
Deep understanding of life sciences research, commercial assessment, and patent law
Expertise in developing and executing commercialization strategies
Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
Skilled in stakeholder management, relationship building with industry, multitasking, and use of databases and project management tools
Nice to have:
CLP, RTTP or Patent Bar certification preferred
What we offer:
flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement