Senior Licensing and Business Development Officer

Senior Licensing and Business Development Officer + Job Number: 24790 + Functional Area: Administration + Department: OSATT-Technology Licensing Office + School Area: VP Research + Pay Range Minimum: $144,505 + Pay Range Maximum: $195,900 + Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid) + Employment Category: Exempt + Visa Sponsorship Available: No + Schedule: + Pay Grade: 12 Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Posting Description SENIOR LICENSING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, Technology Licensing Office, is responsible for the commercialization of MITu2019s IP portfolio arising from research and activities on MITu2019s campus; managing a large portfolio of cases, including, technology evaluation, marketing, outreach to faculty and industry, business deal term creation, and distribution of IP rights through sophisticated license agreements and other IP dissemination mechanisms. Find the full job description here (. Job Requirements REQUIRED: Bacheloru2019s degree in life sciences, physical sciences, or relevant field; a minimum of seven years of licensing experience in academic, federal laboratory technology transfer, industry business development and licensing involving commercialization of technologies with IP portfolio management, development of marketing and commercialization plans, and IP protection strategies; solid business relationships within relevant sectors; experience establishing license deal terms and negotiating license agreements; superior verbal and written communications skills; problem-solving and decision making skills; interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach; ability to grasp University technology licensingu2019s complex licensing, legal and business issues; ability to work independently and as a team member; exercises judgment, prioritization, and discretion of a large workload; experience in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, matrix environment. PREFERRED: Masteru2019s degree or PhD In life sciences, physical sciences, and/or MBA; demonstrated maturity and sensitivity to the needs of multiple stakeholders in a complex academic environment; knowledge of intellectual property, high level of business acumen, understanding the intersection of US Government and academia. Job #24790-12 Applicable industry business development and licensing involving commercialization of technologies related to: optics, computing, artificial intelligence, hardware, communications, software, transportation, and/or energy technologies, therapeutic, diagnostic, drug delivery, genetic engineering, medical device, biomanufacturing, biomaterials and/or drug discovery technologies Please include a deal sheet and cover letter with application. This is a hybrid position. Tuesday and Wednesday are the TLO in-office core days; additional in-office days are expected to meet business needs. Reposted 12/15/25

Created: 2025-12-17