Assistant Director New Business Development (Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures)

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) facilitates the commercialization of university technology through technology licensing, the creation of startup ventures, and development of corporate research collaborations. JHTV acts as the bridge between faculty at all ten of the University's schools and corporate partners to drive mutually beneficial partnerships.

Corporate Partnerships at JHTV is the university's front door for corporate partners seeking academic collaboration. Corporate Partnerships shepherd both university faculty and external partners towards establishment of research collaboration and provide support through the life cycle of the relationships.

We are seeking an Assistant Director New Business Development to support proactive business development initiatives focused on establishing new corporate-sponsored research collaborations. Reporting to the Director of New Business Development on the Corporate Partnerships Team, this position will serve as an intermediary between Johns Hopkins faculty and corporate partners, aligning faculty research expertise with industry needs.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Business Development (70%)

• Implement proactive outreach initiatives to source research opportunities from JHU faculty that align with industry interests.
• Develop programming for business development events and organize visits by industry partners.
• Identify and research companies with potential interest in sponsoring research, including key point-of-contact identification.
• Assist faculty with their preparation for meetings with potential industry partners, including creating polished presentation materials to showcase research capabilities.
• Promote Johns Hopkins research expertise, technologies, and capabilities to external corporate partners in alignment with JHU's strategic priorities.
• Facilitate collaboration discussions and pitch research opportunities to corporate prospects, effectively communicating the value of JHU's academic resources.

Relationship & Partnership Management (30%)

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title : Corporate Partnership Associate

Job Posting Title (Working Title) : Assistant Director New Business Development

Role / Level / Range : ATP / 04 / PE

Starting Salary Range : $73,300-$100,800-$128,300 ($90,000 targeted, commensurate w / exp.)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : M-F / 8 : 30am-5pm

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Hybrid / School of Medicine Campus

Department name : Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV)

Personnel area : Academic and Business Centers

This salary range does not include all components of the JHTV's compensation program. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

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