Cornell University · 21 hours ago
Business Development & Licensing Associate - Life Sciences
Ithaca (Main Campus)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $103K/yr
3+ years expCornell University is seeking a Business Development and Licensing Associate for Life Sciences to join their Center for Technology Licensing. This role involves engaging with faculty and external stakeholders to advance technology commercialization and partnerships, while collaborating with a team on marketing and licensing activities.
BiotechnologyHigher EducationMedicalUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Proactively expanding engagement with faculty, research staff, postdoctoral associates, and students as well as external stakeholders
Reviewing and assessing new disclosures for assigned cases
Working with a team to develop technology and portfolio marketing materials, manage or lead campaigns to showcase Cornell technologies and research, and conduct market research and analyses
Identifying and establishing relationships with strategic industry partners and investors
Supporting company and investor visits to campus and attending conferences and tradeshows to build long-term networks
Participating in licensing negotiations and managing contract tasks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with proven, strong knowledge in the life sciences
Strong interest in academic technology transfer with 3 or more years' experience in industry or academic tech transfer offices
Proven team player with ability to interact with a wide range of people in a professional and ethical manner, including colleagues, faculty, students, business development professionals, lawyers, and investors
Excellent communication skills – listening, presenting, and writing – with proven sensitivity and ability to manage confidential information
Service-minded, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a demanding and collaborative environment that encourages critical, strategic thinking with proven ability to also work and learn independently
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds
Preferred
Advanced degree (master's or Ph.D.) or post-graduate training in life science
Exposure to technology transfer in a university setting, exposure to industrial R&D, industrial technology scouting or acquisition activities, and/or work with technology startups or venture investment activities
Exposure to, or hands-on experience, with customer relationship management (CRM) software platforms, particularly in the context of technology marketing or R&D partnerships are a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
Company
Cornell University
Cornell is a privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York.
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Funding
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David Lesser
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