Major responsibilities include:
- Technology evaluation & intellectual property
management
- Deal sourcing, negotiations & execution
The Director must demonstrate expertise in technology evaluation,
intellectual property (IP) protection, and the sourcing,
negotiation, and execution of transactions across life sciences
fields such as therapeutics, diagnostics, and health information
technology.
Education and Experience
- Advanced degree required (MD and/or PhD preferred)
- Ideally, a minimum 10 years of experience in academic research,
business development, innovation management, or technology
commercialization.
- Experience working with or within academic medical centers is a
plus.
Job Competencies
- Strong aptitude in patent prosecution and a genuine interest in
early-stage technologies and emerging markets.
- Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
skills to convey complex technical, legal, and financial
concepts.
- Deep understanding of licensing structures, valuation models,
and negotiation strategies for IP and sponsored research
agreements.
- Well-developed network of investors, entrepreneurs, and
business development professionals in the life sciences
sector.
- Ability to work independently, analyze complex policy issues,
and follow through with minimal oversight.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and
external constituencies across all organizational levels.
- While this role is hybrid, there is an expectation that the
Director will be in-person a minimum of 2-3 days per week.
Additional Information
- Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter with
their application.
- All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal
background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown
University.
- This is a hybrid position and the employee will be expected to
be on campus 3-4 days/week.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the
Benefits of Working at
Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-07-29
Job Posting Title:
Director of Business Development, Health and Biomedical
Innovation
Department:
Brown Technology Innovations
Grade:
Grade 13
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid
Submission Guidelines:
The designated
Position Work
Location for each position determines the approved modality
of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and
business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,
hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must
reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is
registered to do business. Brown University is a registered
employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,
Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown
University, you must submit a separate application for each
position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed
only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are
not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact
employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits
discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's
race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,
and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals
on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University
maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with
applicable law.
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