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Business Development Director - Office for Technology Management
Washington University in St. Louis
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Business Development Director - Office for Technology Management

Washington University in St. Louis

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Posted:
April 14, 2022
Location:
St. Louis, Missouri
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Business Development Director (BDD) is responsible for managing a portion of the Universityâ™s intellectual property portfolio with the mission of transferring it to commercial companies for the benefit of society.

The BDD will be responsible for handling highly complex license agreements, a large portfolio of IP for the most active faculty and training and mentoring licensing associates and trainees. These responsibilities will be completed with minimal direction from the Associate Director. The BDD will be expected to direct high-profile initiatives for the benefit of the OTM and contribute toward outreach to potential and existing inventors. The BDD job is an advanced-level licensing position for the OTM.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee licensing associates in assigning tasks to invention disclosure assessment and reassessments and working with LAs on marketing activities, as well as providing training, mentoring and evaluation of Technology Transfer Trainees.
  • Work with legal counsel to protect intellectual property either through patenting or other proper tactics for assigned portfolio. Work directly with OTM patent coordinator and internal legal counsel (OGC) on patent costs and filing tactics with outside patent law firms.
  • Work with the marketing function to market top tier technologies.
  • Negotiate key terms and execute complex license agreement with established companies and start-ups.
  • Manage a large and complex portfolio of existing licenses with respect to technology development, milestones, and non-financial terms of the licensees.
  • Direct high-profile initiatives as identified by OTM and outreach to faculty and other inventors.  Communicate with and educate investigators, researchers and students, along with departments and schools in order to better understand the potential for inventions from the research done at WU. 


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in closing complex business transactions and licenses with large established companies and start-ups. 
  • Business experience in a private industry or an MBA degree would be a plus.
  • Demonstrated people-management skills.
  • Ability to assess the potential for a nascent technology in the commercial arena.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills and be able to represent OTM inside and outside WU. 
  • Demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions as it relates to technology transfer activities. 
  • Exceptional and demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service to internal and external clients. 
  • Excellent communication and people-management skills.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree, MS or PhD, in the life/biological science, medicine, biomedical engineering, engineering, or physical sciences. 
  • Seven years of working experience in a university technology transfer office or in commercial development within the private sector. 

Grade

G17

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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Internal Number: JR66109
About Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis, a medium-sized, independent university, is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding of an ever-changing, multicultural world. The University offers more than 90 programs and almost 1,500 courses leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a broad spectrum of traditional and interdisciplinary fields, with additional opportunities for minor concentrations and individualized programs. The faculty is composed of scholars, scientists, artists and members of the learned professions. They serve society by teaching; by adding to the store of human art, creativity, understanding, and wisdom; and by providing direct services, such as health care.
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